Full Time Paid Intern – Liahona Writer/Editor (Church Magazines)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time paid internship for individuals with strong writing and editing skills. The internship runs for four months, from September to December, and involves working 40 hours per week. Interns will work at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a possibility of some remote work days. The role involves planning and developing magazine content for a worldwide audience, with duties potentially varying based on individual strengths, goals, and the magazine's needs. While the magazine is published in 50 languages, foreign language skills are not required as content is produced in English first. International experience is considered helpful.

Requirements

Be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university.
Or recently completed a degree from an accredited college or university within one year of beginning this internship.
Be available for video conference interviews.
At least one semester of college-level editing or writing experience, such as on a newspaper staff, for a literary journal, in a writing lab, or as a professor's assistant.
Strong writing, revising, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
Sound understanding of Church doctrine, history, organization, and policy.
The ability to manage many projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
The ability to give careful attention to detail, sustain concentration for long periods of time, and maintain the highest level of accuracy.
The ability to work well with people and present an image of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Applicants working toward an editing minor or major or taking classes with an editing/writing emphasis, or those who have print or digital journalism experience, are preferred.
International experience is helpful.