CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

SALARY/RANGE: VA Minimum Wage
REPORTS TO: Director of Media

DATE: May 21, 2024 – May 28, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Media Intern will assist the Media team in supporting the daily operations of the Audio, Visual, Lighting, Photography, and Social Media Departments. This role offers hands-on experience in various aspects of media production, digital marketing, and content creation, providing an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic and creative environment.

Key Learning Objectives that should be acquired by the end of the internship:

Media Operations Support:
Understand the daily operations of Audio, Visual, Lighting, and Photography teams within a church setting.
Develop skills in implementing and maintaining quality control measures across various media and communications platforms.
Content Creation and Management:
Acquire the ability to write compelling scripts for media content that effectively convey the church's messages and resonate with the audience.
Develop skills in creating concise, engaging narratives for videos, posts, and other digital media formats to enhance community engagement and outreach.
Digital Marketing and Social Media:
Gain knowledge and skills in managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns using platforms like Google Ads.
Learn strategies for driving targeted traffic to the church website and achieving predefined campaign objectives.
Develop proficiency in analyzing campaign performance metrics and making strategic recommendations to improve effectiveness and reach.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Develop skills to collaborate effectively with various departments to create cohesive communication strategies.
Stay updated with industry trends in media and communications to ensure the church's efforts remain relevant and impactful.
Administrative and Operational Support:
Gain experience in assisting with strategic initiatives that generate positive marketing impact while managing costs.
Learn to monitor and analyze communication trends, updating methods, processes, and tools accordingly.
Develop skills in monitoring, reporting, and measuring the performance of communication campaigns to ensure effectiveness and alignment with objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Support the day-to-day communications and media work products, including social media, digital marketing, graphics, radio and audio production, videography, photography, and TV production.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, openness to others' ideas, and willingness to try new things.
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly.
Professional and emotional maturity.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with essential communication and media software.

EXPIERENCE AND EDUCATION:

Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, or a related field.
Some experience in media production, digital marketing, or a related field is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to tolerate extended periods of sitting or standing.
Ability to operate a computer and peripheral digital devices.
On an irregular basis, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position may require occasional local travel.

Job Type: Internship

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Schedule:

Day shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Dumfries, VA 22025 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Dumfries, VA 22025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Grace Church - Dumfries, Virginia jobs

Media Intern