Communications & Media Internship

The Communications & Media Internship Program at Mt. Zion Baptist Church is designed to provide college students with hands-on experience in communications, media production, and community engagement within a church setting. Interns will support the church’s mission by enhancing its outreach, promoting events, and engaging with the congregation and broader community through various media channels.

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Internship Details:

- Duration: Semester-based (Fall/Spring) or Summer (3 months)

- Hours: Minimum of 10 hours per week (flexible scheduling available)

- Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church

- Compensation: Unpaid, with opportunities for college credit and professional development

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Content Creation:

• Develop engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram & TikTok).

• Assist in writing and designing newsletters and bulletins.

• Create promotional materials for upcoming events (flyers, posters, etc.).

2. Social Media Management:

• Schedule and post regular updates on church social media accounts.

• Monitor and engage with followers, responding to comments and messages.

• Analyze social media metrics to improve engagement

3. Tech Assistance

• Provide friendly and efficient assistance to users at the church

• Assist older adults in navigating technology by providing one-on-one guidance for Mt. Zion related tasks such as filling out online forms, connecting email, and using apps

• Updating website as needed

4. Video Production

• Creating video announcements (less than 3 minutes)

• Overseeing video production to promote events

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Preferred skills:

Active Listening, Leadership, Reading Comprehension, Reliability, Social Media Content Creation,

Social Perceptiveness, Video Editing

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Preferred Major:

Communication & Media Studies, Journalism, Photography, Advertising, Digital Communication, Documentary/Film, Public Relations, Radio, Television, Media