Communications Intern Summer 2026 Job at Washington Staffing, Kennewick, WA

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  • Washington Staffing
  • Kennewick, WA

Job Description

divh2Summer 2026 Communications Internship/h2pAre you currently enrolled in a Communications, Marketing, Media, or related program, and love telling stories through video and photography? Benton PUD is seeking a motivated, creative student for our Summer 2026 Communications Internship, with a strong emphasis on multimedia content creation. This paid, hands-on opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys capturing moments, editing visuals, and bringing stories to life. As a Communications Intern, youll be mentored by our experienced Communications team while gaining real-world experience in a public power environment. Youll support utility-wide communication projects, with a primary focus on creating engaging video and photo content that highlights our people, our work, and our connection to the community. Along the way, youll gain valuable insight into the electric utility industry and what it means to support public power. If youre ready to sharpen your skills and help tell Benton PUDs story, wed love to have you on the team this summer! This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position with an expected duration of 10--12 weeks during the summer. Compensation will be based on qualifications, including relevant coursework and prior experience. Limited benefits are available, and approved time off will be accommodated for planned summer activities./ph3Position Purpose/Summary/h3pThe primary purpose of this position is to assist the Communications team with internal and external customer communication efforts, with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling, including:/pulliCapture and create engaging photo and video content to communicate Benton PUDs values, mission, and culture, supporting employee engagement and community connection./liliEdit and produce short-form videos and visual content for internal and external use (e.g., intranet, communication monitors, social media, and presentations)./liliCreate graphics/artwork and assist with content development for internal communications such as employee newsletters and the intranet./liliSupport community outreach and education efforts, including event logistics (set up/take down) and capturing event highlights through photography and video (e.g., Tri-Cities STEM Career Academy, Benton Franklin County Fair/Parade)./li/ulh3Accountabilities/h3pBenton PUD is looking for a student with the following:/pulliHighly motivated with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly assimilate into a team./liliGood listening and questioning skills and the ability to establish project objectives and priorities./liliSelf-starter with strong project and task management discipline and skills./liliDesire and ability to quickly learn new software systems through direct instruction and independent study./liliCreative communication and design qualities with strong technical verbal and writing skills for print and non-print marketing materials./liliStrong aptitude for researching and applying new equipment and technology./liliInterest and understanding in data analytics to help identify and visually display trends in online engagement, insight, and tracking of community events./liliExperience with graphic design programs (Adobe, Canva, or similar)./liliDesire to provide excellent customer service./liliStrong interest and comfortability with community event coordination and public involvement./liliVideo creation skills./liliSocial media content creation./li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications, Experience Certifications/h3p**[Required:]** High School Diploma/GED - Currently enrolled as a junior or senior with studies toward a Bachelors in Communications, Marketing, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or equivalent **[Preferred:]**/p/div

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Internship,

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