WS - Spring Term - INTERNSHIP – First Baptist Church of Pikeville – Media & Communications– IWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Media & Communications Internship gives a University of Pikeville student practical experience creating digital and printed communications in a ministry and nonprofit setting. Reporting to Pastor Shawn Dobbins and working with church staff, the intern will produce social media content, worship graphics, videos, and printed materials for weekly services and special events. This supervised learning opportunity is intended to develop creative skills, professional experience, and a portfolio of completed work while helping communicate the church’s mission, strengthen its online presence, and connect members and the surrounding community with its ministries.

The student must complete at least 80 hours during the semester and concurrently enroll in and successfully complete CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, using the two-credit-hour option. Shawn Dobbins provides overall direction, while church staff provide assignments, training, and feedback. Projects reflect the student’s experience and learning goals, with responsibility increasing as skills develop. Staff approval is required before public-facing content is published. Approved projects may be included in a professional portfolio.

Requirements

• Be enrolled full-time and in good standing at the University of Pikeville.
• Have demonstrated prior knowledge in Communication, Marketing, Film and Media Arts, or related work appropriate to the position’s responsibilities.
• Complete a minimum of 80 hours during the semester.
• Enroll concurrently in CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete the course in the two-credit-hour option.
• Affirm agreement with the church’s statement of faith and maintain conduct consistent with those beliefs throughout the internship.
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, and the ability to meet deadlines and receive constructive feedback.
• Use good judgment when handling personal information, photographs, and ministry stories.
• Support and accurately represent the church’s mission, beliefs, and ministry priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework, experience, or academic interest in social media, graphic design, photography, video production, or nonprofit communications.
• Basic writing and computer skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn creative software.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or video editing tools; these are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, write, design, and schedule approved social media posts highlighting church ministries, sharing stories, promoting events, and encouraging engagement.
• Assist with sermon series artwork, presentation slides, announcements, and other visual materials for weekly worship services.
• Learn to capture and edit photos, short videos, ministry stories, sermon clips, and event promotions.
• Use provided AI tools and other AI tools as needed.
• Help create and proofread bulletins, flyers, invitations, brochures, signs, and other materials for services and special events.
• Use consistent colors, fonts, imagery, and messaging so church communications reflect the church’s identity and mission.
• Work with staff to maintain a content calendar, gather ministry information, and meet production deadlines.
• Adapt messages for church members, guests, and the wider community, and review basic engagement results to improve future content.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed