Summer Intern- Communications

Job no: 5097969
Position type:
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia, Roanoke (City), Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Department of Motor Vehicles
School/Unit: Department of Motor Vehicles
Department/Office: Communications Office
Categories: Public Relations / Communications

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Title: Summer Intern- Communications

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

Dates: June 1-August 7, 2026

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Launch Your Communications Career at Virginia DMV

Real projects. Real impact. Work you’ll be proud to call your own.

Looking for a communications internship where your work actually goes live? This is a hands-on experience focused on meaningful projects. You’ll draft press releases that get published, create social content that gets posted, and write copy that appears on DMV’s website, building real world experience and portfolio you’ll be proud to put your name on.

Why DMV Communications?

The Virginia DMV is not just about licenses and registrations. We serve 6.2 million licensed drivers, monitor the trucking industry, operate the Highway Safety Office, and support transportation policy. That means our Communications Office manages everything from high visibility public communications to safety campaigns to digital transformation, and you will be right in the middle of it.


Create content that reaches millions of Virginians across every channel.

You'll rotate through external communications, internal comms, social media, and digital strategy—getting hands-on experience across the full spectrum of public-sector communications.

What You'll Actually Do:

External Communications:

  • Draft and publish press releases (yes, really published) 

  • Develop content for reports 

  • Create and update web copy 

Internal Communications: 

  • Contribute to employee newsletter 

  • Hunt down newsworthy stories across the agency 

  • Gather quotes, take photos, publish on intranet and employee newsletter 

Social Media & Digital: 

  • Create original content for DMV's social channels 

  • Help develop and execute multi-part campaigns 

  • Support paid advertising strategy 

  • Asist with social media customer service 

Special Projects: 

  • Support Mobile ID outreach and enrollment efforts 

  • Engage with business partners and recruit new businesses to accept Mobile ID 

Your Portfolio When You're Done: 

  • Published press releases 

  • Web content live on dmv.virginia.gov 

  • Social media campaigns with real engagement metrics 

  • Newsletter articles, intranet copy, and photography 

  • Campaign strategy documentation 

Translation: You'll leave with a portfolio that proves you can write, create, and manage multi-channel communications in a professional environment. 

What You'll Learn: 

  • Public-sector communications strategy 

  • Writing for different audiences (press, public, employees, stakeholders) 

  • Digital content creation and social media management 

  • Professional mentorship from experienced communicators 

• At least 18 years of age at the start of employment/internship
• As of May 2026, must have completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university
• Recent graduates (May 2026 or December 2025) are also eligible to apply
• Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (exceptions can apply in extenuating circumstances)
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week during the summer internship program
• Must be able to work on-site

Additional Considerations

• Recently graduated with an associates or bachelor’s degree in December 2025 or May 2026 OR as of May 2026, completed at least 4 semesters (48 credit hours) and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a two or four-year college/university - Majoring in Mass Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

 

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: DMV Employment

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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