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Midwest Review Intern

Stevens Point, WI

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... literary magazine housed at UWSP and published by Professors Snowbarger, Stukenberg, and Tangedal ... Experience reading, editing or proofreading * Experience with Adobe InDesign Supplement Application ...

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

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 15 rated religious organizations

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. 

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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.
    1. 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.
    2. Editing samples should clearly show your edits (so make sure track changes are on). 

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. 

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