External Communications Intern

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Facilities Management, Graphics, Journalism, Marketing, Media Campaigns, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Programs, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publishing, Social Media, Software Development, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
2 days ago

Support the External Communications team in increasing the awareness, perception, and public presence of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion. This role assists with external messaging, social media, branding, campaigns, events, and public relations while helping leaders, areas, and programs communicate with a consistent S&I voice.

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.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, digital communications, and current trends.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.

  • Experience creating presentations, graphics, or digital content is preferred.

  • Interest in communications, public relations, marketing, branding, or journalism.

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past year.

External Communications

  • Support messaging and communication plans for S&I products, initiatives, and events.

  • Draft copy, announcements, presentations, and other communication materials.

  • Assist with communication across Church-owned, Church-friendly, and partner channels.

Social Media

  • Support S&I social media content, publishing calendars, and engagement for S&I's contribution on Flagship youth and young adult channels.

  • Capture and organize photo/video content for social media and campaigns.

  • Monitor trends, performance, and best practices.

  • Support S&I program-managed social media channels.

Branding & Workforce Support

  • Help maintain branding, messaging, and style resources.

  • Create templates, graphics, guidebooks, and awareness materials.

  • Support communication resources used by leaders, areas, and programs.

Campaign & Event Support

  • Support communication efforts for major initiatives, and events.

  • Assist with event storytelling, content capture, and promotional materials.

  • Help coordinate communication needs across participating teams.

Public Relations

  • Assist with media outreach, creator and advocate relationships, and story development..

  • Track media coverage, campaign visibility, and communication results.

  • Support institute centennial and 1M student milestone media initiatives.

External Communications

  • Support messaging and communication plans for S&I products, initiatives, and events.

  • Draft copy, announcements, presentations, and other communication materials.

  • Assist with communication across Church-owned, Church-friendly, and partner channels.

Social Media

  • Support S&I social media content, publishing calendars, and engagement for S&I's contribution on Flagship youth and young adult channels.

  • Capture and organize photo/video content for social media and campaigns.

  • Monitor trends, performance, and best practices.

  • Support S&I program-managed social media channels.

Branding & Workforce Support

  • Help maintain branding, messaging, and style resources.

  • Create templates, graphics, guidebooks, and awareness materials.

  • Support communication resources used by leaders, areas, and programs.

Campaign & Event Support

  • Support communication efforts for major initiatives, and events.

  • Assist with event storytelling, content capture, and promotional materials.

  • Help coordinate communication needs across participating teams.

Public Relations

  • Assist with media outreach, creator and advocate relationships, and story development..

  • Track media coverage, campaign visibility, and communication results.

  • Support institute centennial and 1M student milestone media initiatives.

About the Company

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints