For the Strength of Youth 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. The position is located at the Church Office Building but some days may be worked 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 have recently finished a degree from an accredited college or university (within one year of beginning their internship)
Available for video conference interviews
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
A cover letter
A resume that includes a link to your digital portfolio

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interview inspiring youth from around the world and write their stories for the rest of the Church to read
Manage several departments for each issue
Write original articles
Select and edit submissions
Proofread each magazine issue
Help shape ideas for future print and digital articles