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

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

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Church magazines offer editing, writing, and design internships three times a year. We are currently hiring for positions during September–December (Fall). The internship is 40 hours a week for the four-month period. Medical benefits are offered. Position is located at the Church Office Building but may be from home, depending on arrangements made with hiring staff at time of hire.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university, or recently finished a degree from an accredited college or university (within one year of beginning their internship).
Available for video interviews if selected as finalists.
At least one semester of college-level editing or writing experience, such as for a literary journal, in a writing lab, on a newspaper staff, 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.
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.
Video production experience.
Social media skills.

Nice To Haves

Working toward an editing minor or taking classes with an editing/writing emphasis are preferred.

Responsibilities

Helps plan and create content for a global children’s audience.
Writing and editing stories and articles.
Finding and interviewing families and children.
Helping with activity pages.
Participating in staff meetings to plan monthly issues.
Writing, rewriting, and editing skills will be assessed using the applicant’s portfolio.