Intern - Digital Media

Intern - Digital Media

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

City Hall - Lancaster, PA, PA

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

8431018

Department

Mayors Office

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

8000

• Description
• Benefits

Explore a rewarding career with the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Spanning just 7 square miles in south Central Pennsylvania, the City of Lancaster is home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City oversees a range of public services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, as well as water and wastewater for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This work is powered by nearly 600 employees who are committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. https://jobs.cityoflancasterpa.gov/

Mayor Arroyo's Strategic Priorities

• An Economy That Works - Driving equitable growth, empowering small businesses, and creating opportunities that strengthen our community.

• Government That Delivers - Leading with integrity, accountability, and action to meet the needs of every resident and build trust in our city's future.

• A City Built for Everyone - Ensuring safe streets, quality housing, and a community where every person has the tools they need to succeed.

Our Core Values: Quality. Teamwork. Integrity. Respect.

Primary Functions and Job Details

The City of Lancaster is seeking a creative and motivated Digital Media Intern to support the Mayor's Office communications and public engagement efforts. This intern will focus on creating short-form video and visual content that helps tell the story of the City of Lancaster's work in a clear, engaging, and resident-friendly way. This role is ideal for a student interested in digital media, communication, journalism, marketing, or public service who wants hands-on experience creating content for real audiences in a local government setting.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Plan, shoot, and edit short-form video content for the City of Lancaster's digital platforms

• Capture video and photos at City events, press conferences, community meetings, and other public spaces

• Edit content into concise, accessible, and engaging videos suitable for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook

• Add captions, on-screen text, and basic graphics to improve clarity and accessibility

• Assist with content planning and brainstorming story ideas that highlight City initiatives, services, and employees

• Organize and maintain a library of photos and video assets

• Support the Mayor's Office communications team with other digital media tasks as needed

Typical Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (communication, media studies, journalism, marketing, film/video, or a related field)
• Demonstrated interest in short-form video and digital storytelling
• Experience creating content for social media platforms
• Experience shooting and editing video using a smartphone or camera
• Comfort using video editing tools (e.g., Edits, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with captioning and accessibility best practices
• Basic graphic design or motion graphics experience
• Photography skills
• Ability to write concise, clear captions or scripts
• Ability to read/write/speak Spanish

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Interest in public service and local government communications
• Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement
• Commitment to equity and the City of Lancaster's Core Values (Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect)

Learning Opportunities

The intern will gain experience in:

• Digital communications in a Mayor's Office
• Short-form video production for public-sector audiences
• Covering events and initiatives in a municipal environment
• Working within brand, legal, and accessibility guidelines
• Understanding how local government communicates with residents

Compensation

• $15/hour, up to 130 hours
• Not eligible for benefits
• The City will work with the intern's college advisors to aid the intern in receiving academic credit for the internship experience

Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Accommodations Statement for Job Applications

The City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact CityHR@cityoflancasterpa.gov to request a needed accommodation.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer City of Lancaster (PA)

Address 120 N Duke St

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17608

Phone 717-291-4719

Website http://www.cityoflancasterpa.gov