Public Affairs Communications Intern (Detroit)

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Location: Detroit, Michigan (hybrid - onsite two or three days a week)
Intended Majors: ex. Marketing, Journalism, Digital Communications, Social Media
Job Responsibilities: • tDeveloping written content and designing graphics for Chicago Fed social media platforms• tDeveloping media lists and media pitches related to economic research and events• tDrafting written materials, including media advisories, press releases and policy briefs• tReviewing existing research and materials to determine opportunities for promotion• tGenerating new content ideas for Chicago Fed social media channels and website
Job Requirements: • tExperience writing for or editing school newspaper preferred• tPrevious use of Canva, Meltwater and Sprout Social software preferred
Who we are:
One of the most influential, trusted and prestigious financial institutions in the world. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, serving five states, is one of the 12 regional reserve banks in the United States. The twelve banks along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the nation's central bank.
Location: Detroit, Michigan (hybrid - onsite two or three days a week)
Intended Majors: Marketing, Journalism, Digital Communications, Social Media
Job Responsibilities: • Developing written content and designing graphics for Chicago Fed social media platforms• Developing media lists and media pitches related to economic research and events• Drafting written materials, including media advisories, press releases and policy briefs• Reviewing existing research and materials to determine opportunities for promotion• Generating new content ideas for Chicago Fed social media channels and website
Job Requirements: • Experience writing for or editing school newspaper preferred• Previous use of Canva, Meltwater and Sprout Social software preferred
Internship Program Details:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Summer Intern Program is a paid internship that is open to undergraduate, graduate and PHD students. It begins in June and continues for 12 consecutive weeks. Interns work 40 hours per week and are assigned to one department.
*Students who are currently taking a gap year or gap semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain eligible for this program.
Typical Day:
Project oriented hands-on assignments and professional development activities including a volunteer project. Interns receive a solid overview of the Fed while contributing to their designated Bank department.
Culture:
We have a collaborative work environment that fosters inclusion. As a public service institution, we reflect all the communities we serve. Interns will have the opportunities to network with subject matters experts and interns assigned to other business areas.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Additional Requirements:

• All Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Some of these positions may require the Supervision and Regulations specific requirements explained below. Applicants must be US Citizens or permanent residents with the intent to become US Citizens.
As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
Other Requirements and Physical Requirements
This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Temporary
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Internship
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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