GSD Communications Paid Intern

As an Intern serving with the Global Services Department (GSD) Communication Coordinator you will contribute to creating communications that support the GSDs purpose to support leaders members and the workforce in a Christlike way. Interns will gain increased skills in writing listening and designing exciting uplifting and informative communication material. Our Intern will need to be in the office at least one or more days during the week as designated by team and department. This alternative working arrangement that includes a hybrid component is subject to an approval process.

This is a paid internship that requires working 40 hours weekly and consistently. Under the current Alternative Work Arrangement (AWA) the incumbent will be required to work a minimum of 1 day or more in the office depending on business (team division department) needs. We anticipate that this internship will last up to 12 months.

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Week in the Life

A typical week in the life of a GSD Communications Intern looks like:

• Content Planning & Scheduling

  • Plan schedule and coordinate weekly articles on the content calendar with Service Missionaries.

  • Send out the weekly leadership video and ensure timely delivery.

• Communication Monitoring & Engagement

  • Regularly check Microsoft Teams and Outlook messages to stay connected.

  • Monitor engagement metrics and feedback to help refine communication strategies with the Communications Coordinator.

  • Collaborate with teams in department on SharePoint management to ensure brand consistency.

• Creative Media Production

  • Storyboard film and edit entertaining and engaging videos to share with the department on various topics.

• Event Support & Visual Content

  • Attend and photograph team division and department events to capture moments for internal communications.

  • Design signage (e.g. invitations flyers save-the-dates) for department division and team events.

• Design & Collaboration

  • Select spiritual topics and review flyer designs created by missionaries each month.

  • Collaborate and coordinate campaigns on various topics with the GSD Communications Coordinator.

Responsibilities will involve the following but are not limited to:

• Contributing to/sending Weekly Roundup Newsletter
• Uploading GSD Managing Directors weekly video
• Reviewing elevator stairwell and cafeteria flyers each month that emphasize key messages goals and initiatives
• Creating engaging articles and videos that tell stories in a fun collaborative way.
• Writing skills to create and edit self-authored articles or articles submitted by employees and missionaries.
• Assist by attending events to take photos as needed.
• 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.
• Responsibilities may vary by assignment depending on department and need. The Intern receives assignments from GSD Communications Coordinator (manager). The Manager reviews the Interns work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed.

Required:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 1 year of professional experience in videography video editing with an emphasis in storytelling

• 1 year of professional experience in communication editing or writing or related fields.

• Experiencein Digital Design with:
  • Premier Pro
  • Canva
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Photography/Camera Operation
  • Great attention to detail
  • Technical skills in the following programs:
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Microsoft SharePoint Skills (basic)
• Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation.
• They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.

Preferred but not required:

• Additional fluency in any language