News and Policy Writing INTERN

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen team supports the organization’s communications and public policy goals by reporting on news and events affecting families, including topics such as life, marriage, family, religious liberty, free speech, and culture. The News and Policy Writing Intern works as a writer, reporter, and content producer for the Daily Citizen, creating timely content that advances Focus on the Family’s core values and supports its departments. The internship provides experience in reporting, writing, and editing; opportunities to publish articles for a writing portfolio; exposure to current events and policy; and the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. The position is intended for upperclassmen college students for the summer. It is unpaid, but includes a $3,500 honorarium, workday lunch, and housing for out-of-town students. Interns are responsible for transportation, which may be a condition of acceptance. As a Christian nonprofit ministry, Focus on the Family requires candidates to be dedicated to sharing the Gospel and living by biblical truths. Candidates are expected to exemplify the cited biblical principles, pursue the Great Commission, consistently witness for Jesus Christ, maintain a courteous and Christ-like attitude, adhere to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, uphold the ministry in prayer, and demonstrate behaviors aligned with the organization’s core values.

Requirements

Be an upperclassman college student applying for the summer internship.
Major in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Policy, or a similar field.
Have writing or journalism experience.
Have developing research skills.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Be a self-starter and able to work independently when needed.
Be prepared to submit writing samples or a portfolio for review if required.
Be dedicated to sharing the Gospel and live by biblical truths.
Exemplify Ephesians 5:1–2 and pursue the Great Commission described in Matthew 28:19–20.
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude when dealing with people within and outside Focus on the Family.
Adhere to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, uphold Focus on the Family’s ministry in prayer, and demonstrate behaviors aligned with its core values.
Be responsible for transportation; transportation may be a condition of acceptance.

Responsibilities

Work as a writer, reporter, and content producer for the Daily Citizen, Focus on the Family’s news and policy team.
Write content that advances Focus on the Family’s core values and those of its departments.
Contribute relevant news articles to the Daily Citizen.
Analyze current news and trends to produce timely content.
Review books and interview authors of recent cultural and policy-themed works.
Closely track relevant news stories related to Focus on the Family’s Six Pillars.
Assist in compiling the Daily Citizen’s Morning Media Headlines email.