Internship opportunity for a Social Media Content Creator at FamilySearch. Engage in storytelling by creating social media content that connects people to their family history.
Responsibilities
Spend 12 hours per week discovering authentic stories at the FamilySearch Library, local FamilySearch Centers, institutes, and through your personal network
Conduct interviews that make people comfortable to share their most meaningful family stories and connections
Create 3-5 pieces of content per week tailored to different audiences
Transform raw footage into polished social media content using CapCut and Canva
Translate complex FamilySearch features into engaging, easy-to-understand content that clearly communicates value
Stay ahead of social media trends and create content that leverages trending formats, sounds, and styles while remaining on-brand
Identify and connect with influencers in the genealogy, family history, and lifestyle spaces; pitch and coordinate collaboration opportunities
Brainstorm creative content ideas and campaign concepts with the team
Create and manage content calendars and tracking spreadsheets to monitor channel and post growth
Meet weekly deadlines and work effectively under pressure while maintaining content quality
Requirements
Currently enrolled in college or recent graduate (within one year of graduation)
Passion for family history and connecting people to their heritage
Strong interviewing skills with ability to make people comfortable and draw out authentic, emotional stories
Eye for visual storytelling with ability to identify and incorporate compelling visuals into engaging content
Strong writing skills with ability to craft compelling captions, scripts, and copy
Demonstrate ability to simplify complex information into digestible social media content
Proven track record of creating trend-aware content (portfolio required—please provide 2-3 examples)
Proficiency in CapCut and Canva for video editing and graphic design
Excellent communicator and people person who thrives connecting with diverse individuals
Process and deadline-driven with strong organizational and time management skills
Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Own smartphone capable of shooting quality video content
Preferred:
Experience in social media management and metrics tracking
Experience reaching out to and collaborating with influencers or content creators
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