The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
FamilySearch Marketing/Communications Intern
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lehi, Utah, United States, 84043
Job Description
FamilySearch is expanding messaging to diverse audiences and needs a strong communicator to help shape the new strategy. You will have the opportunity to work with various teams across the organization to help understand user experiences, identify patron benefits, and develop messaging tactics to meet patron needs. You will help create positive experiences for patrons worldwide as they come to discover, gather, connect, and unite their families. Other short-term projects focusing on user-journey marketing and content development may be included in work responsibilities. The length of the contract will be one year. This position will report to Sarah Hammon, Project Manager.
Responsibilities
• Help gather research and develop "go to market" strategies, product marketing briefs, and customer journeys
• Research and share supportive tactics on patron motivations and behaviors
• Develop a solid understanding of FamilySearch experiences to engage patrons in new ways
• Maintain a big-picture understanding of FamilySearch updates and the most effective communication strategies and channels, for both external and internal audiences
• Work closely with various teams, especially engineering, to design, build, and implement new products, features, and updates
• Coordinate and support department initiatives and area requests for localized content, aligning with overall strategy and brand
• Assist in FamilySearch events and trainings, as needed
Qualifications
• Pursuing/received a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in product marketing and market research
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and divisions
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Extremely organized, detail oriented, capable of prioritizing projects
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
FamilySearch is expanding messaging to diverse audiences and needs a strong communicator to help shape the new strategy. You will have the opportunity to work with various teams across the organization to help understand user experiences, identify patron benefits, and develop messaging tactics to meet patron needs. You will help create positive experiences for patrons worldwide as they come to discover, gather, connect, and unite their families. Other short-term projects focusing on user-journey marketing and content development may be included in work responsibilities. The length of the contract will be one year. This position will report to Sarah Hammon, Project Manager.
Responsibilities
• Help gather research and develop "go to market" strategies, product marketing briefs, and customer journeys
• Research and share supportive tactics on patron motivations and behaviors
• Develop a solid understanding of FamilySearch experiences to engage patrons in new ways
• Maintain a big-picture understanding of FamilySearch updates and the most effective communication strategies and channels, for both external and internal audiences
• Work closely with various teams, especially engineering, to design, build, and implement new products, features, and updates
• Coordinate and support department initiatives and area requests for localized content, aligning with overall strategy and brand
• Assist in FamilySearch events and trainings, as needed
Qualifications
• Pursuing/received a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in product marketing and market research
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and divisions
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Extremely organized, detail oriented, capable of prioritizing projects
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.