About the role#
The Friend magazine is looking for an intern to join our team for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position lasting four months. You will work from the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, though remote arrangements may be possible depending on hiring needs.
What you'll do#
- Plan and create content for a global children's audience.
- Write and edit stories and articles.
- Find and interview families and children.
- Help develop activity pages.
- Participate in staff meetings to plan monthly issues.
What you'll need#
- You must be a member of the Church who is worthy of a temple recommend.
- Enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college or university, or a degree completed within the last year.
- At least one semester of college-level editing or writing experience.
- Strong skills in writing, revising, copyediting, and proofreading.
- A sound understanding of Church doctrine, history, organization, and policy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and maintain high accuracy.
- Professionalism and the ability to work well with others.
- Experience with video production and social media.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through April).
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Benefits: Medical benefits are included.
About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It employs over 33,000 people to support its global operations in religion, humanitarian aid, and social services. The organization maintains facilities and develops technology to share its message and support church members. Employees work in various fields including finance, accounting, skilled trades, and licensed counseling.
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