Digital Media Intern - College

Do you want to learn and work with a team that transforms ideas into creative, compelling content to maximize the outreach efforts of government agencies providing essential services and resources for the benefit of all people in Pennsylvania? This Digital Media Intern position with Commonwealth Media Services is for you! With our team, you will gain real-world skills and experience by assisting in our production of high-quality multimedia content for agency websites, social media, and broadcast news outlets that informs the public about government initiatives and public affairs.

Apply now to enhance public engagement, transparency, and accessibility of government communications through storytelling and visual media our dedicated team!

In this internship, you will contribute to the full-service multimedia and marketing services we provide to Commonwealth agencies by capturing and editing video and photography, conducting research, drafting scripts, and managing digital content for broadcast and social media platforms. Our team offers you the chance to collaborate with a variety of media professionals, practice independent judgment in determining and implementing industry-standard techniques, and hone your instincts in adherence to journalistic standards of ethics. Begin an impactful career with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Paid internship for Summer or Fall 2026
• Work schedule will be determined based on the selected candidate and business needs of the bureau.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.