Full-Time Paid Intern – Friend Writer/Editor (Church Magazines)
About The Position
The Church magazines offer editing, writing, and design internships three times a year. We are currently hiring for positions during January–April (Winter). 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. The Friend intern helps plan and create content for a global children’s audience. Assignments include writing and editing stories and articles, finding and interviewing families and children, helping with activity pages, and participating in staff meetings to plan monthly issues. Writing, rewriting, and editing skills will be assessed using the applicant’s portfolio.
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.
- Submit a cover letter, a resume that includes a link to your digital portfolio.
- Digital portfolios should include writing and editing samples. Writing samples should highlight your ability to write specifically for a children’s audience. Include a sample story written in the style of the Friend magazine.
- Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Working toward an editing minor or taking classes with an editing/writing emphasis.
- Video production experience.
- Social media skills.
Responsibilities
- Helps plan and create content for a global children’s audience.
- Writes and edits stories and articles.
- Finds and interviews families and children.
- Helps with activity pages.
- Participates in staff meetings to plan monthly issues.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
