Full Time Paid Intern For the Strength of Youth Writer/Editor (Church Magazines)

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

20h•Hybrid

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. 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. The For the Strength of Youth intern is an integral part of the youth magazine team. You will 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, and write original articles. In addition, you will select and edit submissions, proofread each magazine issue, and help shape ideas for future print and digital articles. Your creativity and skills are essential as you are considered an equal member of our fun and lively team.

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
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

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