News and Policy Writing INTERN

The Focus on the Family Internship Program provides valuable experience, professional and spiritual development, and lasting friendships for over 30 college upperclassmen each summer. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. News and Policy Writing Intern - Job Description What you would be a part of: Focus on the Family is a Christian non-profit media ministry that offers practical, everyday help to families at every age and stage of their journey. We encourage kids and adults to grow in their faith; we prepare men and women for marriage and show them how to cherish one another for a lifetime; we provide training and support for moms and dads so they can navigate real-time parenting challenges; and we stand up for all human life, from conception to natural death. We are unashamedly pro-family, pro-life, and pro-Jesus. Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen team facilitates the communications and public policy goals of the organization. Through the Daily Citizen, our team regularly reports on relevant news events that impact families across the nation, especially in areas related to life, marriage, family, religious liberty, free speech, culture and more. If you like to work hard, engage in intentional conversation about culturally relevant topics and don’t take yourself too seriously - then the Daily Citizen wants you to spend the summer as a part of our team! Responsibilities – What does a day in the life look like? Work as a writer, reporter and content producer for the Daily Citizen, Focus’ news and policy team Write content to advance Focus’ core values and that of various departments Contribute to the Daily Citizen through relevant news articles Analyze current news and trends to produce timely content Review books and interview authors of latest cultural and policy themed works Closely track relevant news stories related to Focus’ Six Pillars Assists in the compilation of the Daily Citizen’s Morning Media Headlines email Goals – What do we want you to learn and grow in? Gain valuable experience in reporting, writing and editing Publish articles that can be added to your writing portfolio Learn about current events and policy Grow communication and leadership skills Experience – What are we looking for in a candidate? Majoring in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Policy or similar Writing or journalism experience Developing research skills Excellent interpersonal skills Self-starter and able to work independently when needed May be required to submit writing examples or a portfolio for review As a non-profit ministry, Focus on the Family is committed to hiring staff who are dedicated to sharing the gospel and live by biblical truths. Therefore, all candidates must: Exemplify Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...” Pursue the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adhering to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholding Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Focus on the Family core values Additional Notes: This position is an intern position only. There will be no compensation or pay with this position, but a $3500 honorarium, workday lunch, and housing for out-of-town students will be provided. Only upperclassmen college students need apply for the summer internship. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern and may be a condition of acceptance. Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.