Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today's technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.
Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking.
Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer.
In this role within the Red Purple Modernization department's RPM Communications unit, interns will:
Create original social media content for the RPM channels to promote the efforts and updates of the RPM Phase One Project.
Develop, draft, and submit social media posts for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter related to active construction updates, community events and alerts, and advertisements for local business partners.
Draft, produce, edit, and publish video content for the RPM YouTube channel in the effort to advertise local business partners.
Primary work location for this role: Red-Purple Modernization Community Office (5137 N. Broadway Street, Chicago Illinois 60640)
Educational Experience/Requirements:
Preferred Major(s): Advertising, Public Relations, Photography, Videography, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Broadcasting, Content Creation
Preferred Level of Education: College junior and above
Required enrollment status: Full-time (as defined by your academic institution) in a degree program at an accredited college or university
Physical Requirements:
The demands associated with the normal office environment
Must be able to comply with office policy to work on-site twice per week
Light physical activity, including walking outdoors and climbing stairs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good creative, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Good project management skills
Proficient in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram publishing
Experience with video footage and editing software