Office of Public Information, Communications & Marketing Intern

Overview

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking two Intern positions in the Public Information Office. The Public Information Intern supports the Office of Public Information by creating and supporting engaging communications across multiple platforms that inform the public and the legal community.

• Cross‑Platform Communications:
  Support communications campaigns and initiatives across the Supreme Court website and the internal Center Source site. Collaborate with staff across multiple offices to share clear, accurate, and timely information.
• Content Development:
  Research, interview, write, and edit stories for a wide and diverse audience. Projects may include feature profiles of judges, coverage of Supreme Court events and initiatives, stories from courts and the judiciary across Ohio, and clear engaging summaries of court cases and decisions written for non‑legal audiences.
• Event & Program Planning:
  Assist with planning and logistics for off‑site court events and programs, gaining behind‑the‑scenes experience in public‑sector event coordination.
• Research & Media Analysis:
  Conduct research on media markets, geographic coverage areas, and other fact‑finding projects that support communications strategy and outreach efforts.

Undergraduate or graduate. Experience writing in a variety of formats (media release, magazine style, news article, social media, website, internal communication) for a variety of audiences is a plus. All styles will be coached during the externship. Excel experience preferred.

This position operates in an office environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers and phones, and may require moving about the office and building. The employee will regularly communicate and exchange information, including research and writing.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
• Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
• Work to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, prioritize workload, and perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
• Communicate regularly with the employees’ supervisors about work‑related issues.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Organization:
Supreme Court of Ohio
Agency Contact:
Office of Human Resources, recruitingo.gov

Work Location:

Ohio Judicial Center, Columbus, OH
Compensation:
Unpaid

Schedule:

Full‑time