2026 Summer Digital Media Intern - OKC Zoo

Bring your curiosity. Bring your drive. We’ll bring the experience. Join the OKC Zoo for our Summer 2026 Internship Program and get hands-on opportunities to learn, lead, and leave your mark while making a meaningful impact.

Employment Status: Full-time Temporary

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Duration: 12 weeks - Beginning May 16th 2026

Pay: $14 Hourly

Minimum Education Requirements: Relevant college course experience or relevant degree. 

Department: Public Relations 

Direct Supervisor: Digital Media Coordinator 

Primary Work Location: OKC Zoo Setting both indoors and outdoors 

Certification: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Completion of assigned OKC Zoo HSI training within first two weeks of employment. 

Internship Summary:  The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented digital media intern to join the public relations department. Responsibilities include helping to generate content for the Zoo’s social media platforms, photographing Zoo events and happenings, producing and editing video footage, assisting with Zoo events, and creating copy for blogs, media advisories, media alerts and press releases.  

Development Outcomes

• Intern will develop an understanding of all social platforms used by the Zoo and how they assist in furthering the Zoo’s mission and vision.
• Learn how to write content in the style of the Zoo’s voice for social platforms
• Learn how to utilize social content management platform, Sprout Social
• Develop reporting skills necessary for social media
• Understand the essential role that zoos and aquariums play in conservation
• Understand how to write press releases and blogs for non-profit, conservation organizations
• Develop proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro and Lightroom
• Develop knowledge in writing and editing blogs, press releases, media advisories and more
• Understand how to search for social media trends and implement them
• Develop positive relationships with Zoo teams
• Develop ability to handle multiple tasks at once and assist with event development

Eligibility Requirements 

• Must be 18 years or older
• Commitment of minimum 2 full days (16 hours) in the office per week
• Current college or graduate student in relevant degree-earning program or recent college graduate with relevant degree
• Provide own housing and transportation
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to work will within a busy and fast paced environment
• Basic knowledge of all social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
• Interest in pursuing career in public relations, communications or digital media