Media and Communications Intern

This internship is open only to members in good standing of a Seventh Day Baptist Church.

This internship supports the mission of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference by helping communicate stories, resources, opportunities, and ministry impact in ways that connect churches, leaders, and members. Through thoughtful media production and dependable communication support, the intern helps strengthen church connection, leadership development, Gospel outreach, church planting, and shared ministry while gaining practical experience in a Sabbath-centered, faith-based organization. This internship is open members of SDB Churches only.

• Assist in maintaining a practical content calendar for Conference social media channels and major ministry campaigns.
• Create platform-appropriate posts, captions, stories, short-form videos, reels, and other content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels as assigned.
• Schedule and publish approved content using established tools, workflows, and brand standards.
• Repurpose articles, announcements, videos, sermons, ministry updates, and event information into clear and engaging social content.
• Monitor basic comments and messages, respond when authorized, and route questions or sensitive issues to the appropriate staff member.
• Help ensure content is accurate, respectful, accessible, and consistent with the Conference mission and public identity.

• Edit short-form and long-form video content for social media, websites, presentations, events, and ministry updates.
• Assist with recording interviews, testimonials, announcements, teaching content, and event footage when opportunities are available.
• Create captions, thumbnails, titles, lower thirds, and supporting graphics that improve clarity and accessibility.
• Organize photo and video files using consistent naming, storage, backup, and archival practices.
• Support livestreams, webinars, interviews, and event media production under staff supervision.
• Select and prepare approved photography that reflects the life, diversity, relationships, and ministry of Seventh Day Baptists.

• Create social graphics, event promotions, presentation slides, digital advertisements, ministry highlights, and other visual assets using approved templates and brand standards.
• Assist with routine website updates, event listings, resource pages, images, and basic content maintenance.
• Support email newsletters and campaigns by preparing copy, graphics, links, formatting, testing, and audience segments as assigned.
• Repurpose Sabbath Recorder articles and other Conference resources into digital formats that extend their usefulness and reach.
• Proofread and quality-check published materials for spelling, grammar, dates, links, image quality, and visual consistency.

• Help identify stories from churches, pastors, leaders, volunteers, ministries, and Conference initiatives that should be shared more broadly.
• Conduct simple interviews and gather approved quotes, photos, facts, and background information for content development.
• Draft short articles, captions, video scripts, interview questions, ministry spotlights, and event descriptions for staff review.
• Coordinate with ministry leaders and contributors to collect content, confirm details, secure needed permissions, and meet publication deadlines.
• Maintain organized lists of story ideas, upcoming dates, content opportunities, and assets still needed.

• Support communication campaigns related to General Conference sessions, leadership development, church planting, Gospel outreach, giving, ministry resources, and other strategic priorities.
• Assist with pre-event promotion, live or near-live event coverage, and post-event recaps when assigned.
• Prepare event-specific social schedules, signage, slides, video loops, interview prompts, and content capture lists.
• Travel to selected Conference events when mutually agreed and when budget and scheduling allow.
• Work with staff and volunteers to make sure event content is collected, labeled, approved, and delivered for future use.

• Track basic performance measures such as reach, engagement, video views, click-throughs, email results, and audience growth.
• Prepare brief monthly or campaign-level summaries that identify what performed well, what underperformed, and what could be tested next.
• Help improve templates, checklists, file structures, content request forms, and production workflows.
• Maintain organized project files, passwords and credentials only through approved systems, and clear records of completed work.
• Use Conference equipment, software, subscriptions, and data responsibly and with appropriate confidentiality.

• Participate in regular check-ins, project planning, creative reviews, and feedback sessions with the supervisor and relevant staff.
• Manage assigned deadlines, communicate early when obstacles arise, and follow through on revisions and final delivery.
• Receive feedback with a teachable attitude and apply it to future work.
• Set internship learning goals and build a portfolio of approved work completed during the internship.
• Represent the Conference with maturity, respect, discretion, and professionalism in online and in-person settings.

By the conclusion of the internship, the intern should be able to demonstrate growth in the following areas:

• Planning and executing a multi-channel content calendar.
• Producing polished social, video, graphic, web, and email content within an established brand.
• Applying nonprofit and ministry storytelling principles to real communication needs.
• Working through review, revision, approval, publication, and measurement workflows.
• Using audience data and feedback to improve future content.
• Collaborating effectively with staff, pastors, volunteers, and ministry partners.

• Must be a member in good standing of a Seventh Day Baptist Church.
• Current college student, recent graduate, or emerging professional pursuing communications, marketing, journalism, media production, graphic design, public relations, ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant coursework, campus involvement, church communications, volunteer service, freelance work, or personal creative projects may substitute for formal experience.
• A small portfolio or examples of writing, design, photography, social media, or video work are helpful but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to complete assigned work independently within agreed schedules.

• Strong written communication, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Developing ability to tell clear, compelling stories through words, images, audio, and video.
• Familiarity with common social media platforms and an understanding of how content should be adapted for different audiences and formats.
• Experience with tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar platforms is helpful.
• Basic photography, videography, audio, livestream, website content management, or email marketing experience is a plus.
• Comfort learning new software, digital workflows, artificial intelligence tools, and collaboration platforms under appropriate guidance.
• Reliable internet access and access to a computer capable of completing assigned work. Conference software access will be provided as needed.

• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments without losing track of details or deadlines.
• Creative and willing to contribute ideas while also working within established direction, approval processes, and brand standards.
• Able to work independently in a remote environment and communicate clearly when support or clarification is needed.
• Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, discretion, and respect when handling internal information, personal stories, photographs, and ministry concerns.
• Comfortable collaborating with people of different ages, backgrounds, ministry roles, communication styles, and levels of technical experience.
• Open to coaching, revision, and continuous improvement.

• The intern will receive assignments, coaching, and final approval from the Senior Director of Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships or a designated communications supervisor.
• The weekly schedule will be arranged around academic responsibilities while still supporting agreed deadlines, meetings, campaigns, and events.
• Most work will be completed remotely. Travel, evening work, or weekend event coverage will occur only when agreed in advance.
• The intern has no direct reports and does not independently approve public statements, financial commitments, contracts, or policy decisions.