The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Media Relations - Paid Intern

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Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Hybrid

Internship

Social Impact

The Role

Support media relations and communications tasks under general supervision. Receive and complete assignments, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, apply classroom learning in a faith-based environment, and exercise sound judgment regarding Church doctrine and protocols.

Summary Generated by Built In

This position is primarily for educational or religious purposes and should be used for providing valuable educational experiences for the Intern. It is to give the Intern an opportunity to see how principles and practices learned in their educational institutions are applied in actual work setting. Under general supervision, the Intern performs work as assigned by the department.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may vary by assignment depending on department and need. The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff. The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed. The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected. Work hours might also include nights.

Qualifications

It will be heavily focused on media/comms/PR with an emphasis on technology and creative thinking.
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

About Us

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.

Skills Required

Focus on media, communications, or public relations with emphasis on technology and creative thinking
Enrolled in an educational institution or within one year following graduation
Sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter
Be a member of the Church and worthy of a temple recommend
Demonstrate sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy, and protocol

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The Company

53,897 Employees

Year Founded: 1830

What We Do

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide Christian faith community centered on belief in God and Jesus Christ. Its mission is to help all of God’s children come to Jesus Christ through gospel learning, covenants, Christlike love, service, care for those in need, invitations to receive the gospel, and family-history and temple work. The employer supports worship, educational, temple, humanitarian, and administrative programs.