The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

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 in Salt Lake City, UT, and interns must be able to come into the office on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

The YA Weekly intern helps plan and create content for a global young adult audience. Assignments include reviewing and editing submissions and other manuscripts, writing articles, working with authors, interviewing young adults, helping with social media content, and participating in staff meetings and discussions for planning and development of monthly themes. Writing, rewriting, and editing skills will be assessed using the applicant's portfolio.

Qualifications

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.

Applicants who are working toward an editing minor or are taking classes with an editing/writing emphasis are preferred. Other qualifications include the following:

• 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

To apply, please submit:

1. A cover letter
2. A resume that includes a link to your digital portfolio. Digital portfolios should include editing samples and at least three writing samples.
3. 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.
4. Editing samples should clearly show your edits (so make sure track changes are on).