Plugged-In 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. Plugged-In 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. The Plugged In department concentrates its efforts on watching and analyzing entertainment, technology and popular culture. We do so primarily through our entertainment reviews (which encompass movies, television, books, music, YouTube channels and video games), blogs, social media content and videos. As an intern in this area you will contribute to the creation, posting and evaluation of content as well as to analyzing the measurements of the content. As an intern, a large portion of your time would be focused on creating content and writing entertainment reviews for Plugged In specifically. Responsibilities – What does a day in the life look like? Create articles and videos Perform necessary administrative tasks Keep track of content online Write entertainment reviews for Plugged In Participate in discussions aimed at improving content quality and delivery Publish one or more pieces of online content Goals – What do we want you to learn and grow in? Manage a number of projects at one time and learn the many steps that are required to take a piece of content from conception to delivery Learn to collaborate effectively via conversations and discussions with many FOTF staff members and work with a team to achieve a common goal Give input to improve our products and resources. Gain exposure to a number of professionals with different areas of expertise in writing, editing, producing of videos, counseling, education, theology and spiritual formation • Further define your future areas of study and career interests Experience – What are we looking for in a candidate? English, Journalism, Writing or Digital Media degree Familiarity with AP style Writing and editing experience Video production and editing experience preferred Able to work independently Able to collaborate with multiple people in the department and in other departments An ability and desire to contribute creative ideas Tolerance for reviewing entertainment that you may not choose to watch on your own 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.