External Communications Intern

Responsibilities

• External Communications Support messaging and communication plans for S&I products, initiatives, and events.
• Draft copy, announcements, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Aid in 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.
• Aid in 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.

Qualifications

• 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.