Paid Intern - YA Weekly Writer/Editor (Church Magazines)

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

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Church magazines offer editing, writing, and design internships three times a year. We are currently hiring for positions during May-August (Spring/Summer) . The internship is 40 hours a week for the four-month period. Medical benefits are offered. Position is located at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, UT, and interns must be able to come into the office on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Applicants for these internships must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university, or they must have recently finished a degree from an accredited college or university (within one year of beginning their internship).
• Applicants must also be 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, or on a newspaper staff
• Strong writing, revising, copyediting, and proofreading skills
• An understanding of digital publishing, SEO practices, and digital marketing strategies
• Sound understanding of Church doctrine, history, organization, and policy
• The ability to manage many projects simultaneously and maintain a strong level of detail
• The ability to work well with people and present an image of professionalism
• Experience defining strategy and creating content for social media
• A cover letter
• A resume that includes a link to your digital portfolio. Digital portfolios should include editing samples and at least three writing samples.
• Writing samples should highlight your ability to write specifically for a young adult audience. You might consider writing an article on a gospel topic that could be published in YA Weekly.
• Editing samples should clearly show your edits (so make sure track changes are on).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who are working toward an editing minor or are taking classes with an editing/writing emphasis are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helps plan and create content for a global young adult audience
• Reviewing and editing submissions and other manuscripts
• Writing articles
• Working with authors
• Interviewing young adults
• Helping with social media content
• Participating in staff meetings and discussions for planning and development of monthly themes

Benefits

• Medical benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed