Communications and Digital Storytelling Intern — Fort

About the Role

This is a part-time, temporary summer internship (May through August 2026) designed to provide hands-on experience in communications and digital storytelling within a municipal utility environment. You will join FPUA's structured Internship Program, engaging in cohort-based activities, facility tours, and professional development sessions to gain exposure to the full scope of utility operations.

Reporting to the Digital Media and Marketing Specialist, you will support key outreach initiatives, including the 3rd Annual Youth Career Event. Your day-to-day will involve building communications calendars, planning content timelines, and creating brand-aligned social media graphics and short videos. You will also assist in drafting captions and headlines, organizing digital assets into a shared library, and collaborating with staff across departments to gather information for storytelling.

Who We Are

FPUA is a municipal utility dedicated to serving the community. This internship offers a unique opportunity to represent the organization professionally while contributing to real-world projects that highlight career pathways and utility roles. You will work alongside fellow interns on group activities and special projects, fostering a collaborative environment focused on professional growth.

Application Instructions

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. We encourage applications from those pursuing higher education, technical training, or a career pathway related to communications and digital media. While entry-level experience is required, we value demonstrated interest in professional growth through coursework, projects, or extracurricular involvement.

Equal Opportunity

FPUA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.

Work location

Work model: On-site

1766, Miami Court, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida, 34950, United States

Fort Pierce, Florida

Key Responsibilities

check_circleBuild a communications calendar aligned with utility observances and community outreach
check_circlePlan content timelines to support event promotion before, during, and after the Youth Career Event
check_circleSupport creation of brand-aligned social media graphics and event promotions
check_circleOrganize photos, videos, and templates into a shared content library for future use
check_circleSupport planning and production of short videos highlighting career pathways and utility roles
check_circleOrganize digital assets and document basic content workflows
check_circleCollaborate with staff across departments to gather information and support storytelling
check_circleAttend select meetings and events related to customer outreach and career education
check_circleParticipate in internship program activities including facility tours and professional development sessions
check_circleCollaborate with fellow interns on assigned group activities or special projects
check_circleAssist with planning and marketing for key outreach initiatives like the Youth Career Event
check_circleDraft short captions, headlines, and explainer copy for digital channels

Requirements

verifiedAt least 18 years of age
verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
verifiedEntry-level experience creating digital content
verifiedBasic experience using video editing or graphic design tools
verifiedBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

Demonstrated interest in professional growth through coursework, projects, employment, or extracurricular involvement. Experience publishing social media and email content.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Capcut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, Photography.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

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A Communications & Digital Storytelling Intern at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority is responsible for the following: Build a communications calendar aligned with utility observances and community outreach; Plan content timelines to support event promotion before, during, and after the Youth Career Event; Support creation of brand-aligned social media graphics and event promotions; and Organize photos, videos, and templates into a shared content library for future use.

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To qualify for the Communications & Digital Storytelling Intern at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority position, applicants should have: At least 18 years of age; High school diploma or equivalent; Entry-level experience creating digital content; Basic experience using video editing or graphic design tools; and Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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Communications & Digital Storytelling Intern at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority is based in 1766, Miami Court, Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie County, Florida, 34950, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Fort Pierce Utilities Authority has listed this Communications & Digital Storytelling Intern role as on-site.

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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.

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Communications & Digital Storytelling Intern