Full Time Paid Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UTFresher51m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The YA Weekly design internship offers a full-time, paid opportunity during the January–April (Winter) period. The internship involves 40 hours per week for a 4-month duration. Medical benefits are offered. This position is located at the Church Office Building but may offer remote work flexibility based on arrangements with hiring staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the ideation, design, and production of multiple articles for Church print and digital magazines.
- Create social media posts for a young adult audience (18-35).
- Receive mentorship in all aspects of design, including observation, collaboration, visualization, conceptualization, art direction, and implementation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Experience creating engaging social media content, including graphics and short-form video editing for Instagram and other platforms.
- Strong understanding of audience behavior and attention-grabbing design.
Qualifications
- A love for clean, impactful design.
- Excellence in editorial design, visual communication, and production for print.
- Pursuing a degree in graphic design or advertising, or have completed graphic design classes.
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university, or have recently graduated (within one year of the internship start).
- Availability for video conference interviews.
- A love for all aspects of design.
- At least one year of college-level graphic design experience.
- Willingness to listen and learn from peers.
- Experience in editorial design and production.
- Basic understanding of Church doctrine, history, organization, and policy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to give careful attention to detail and sustain concentration for long periods.
To Apply, Please Submit
- A brief (one page or less) cover letter.
- A one-page resume including a link to your digital portfolio.
Digital Portfolios Should
- Feature samples exhibiting excellence in editorial design and communication.
- Clearly demonstrate your role in page layout, graphic design, illustration, photo selection, and implementation of communication philosophy.