Media & Communications Intern

INTERNSHIP – First Baptist Church of Pikeville – Media & Communications– IWS

Division: Academic Affairs Department: Career Pathways 2

Experience: Experienced 

Job Code:      GL Code: Career Pathways 2 IWS

Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Angela Lockhart, Shawn Dobbins

FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☐ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☒ Grant Funded

Avg. Hours/Week: ☒ 1-5, ☒ 6-10, ☐11-15, ☐ 16-20 Total 80 hours/semester

Location: First Baptist Church of Pikeville | 126 4th Street | Pikeville, KY 41501

The Media & Communications Internship provides a University of Pikeville student with practical experience creating digital and printed communications in a ministry and nonprofit setting. Reporting to Pastor Shawn Dobbins and working under the guidance of church staff, the intern will learn to produce social media content, worship graphics, videos, and printed materials for weekly services and special events.

The intern will help communicate the church’s mission, strengthen its online presence, and connect church members and the surrounding community with its ministries. This is a supervised learning opportunity designed to develop creative skills, professional experience, and a portfolio of completed work.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies:

· Social Media: Help plan, write, design, and schedule approved posts that highlight church ministries, share stories, promote events, and encourage engagement. (CSD, C, P, T)

· Worship Graphics: Assist with sermon series artwork, presentation slides, announcements, and other visual materials for weekly worship services. (C, P, T)

· Video and Photography: Learn to capture and edit photos, short videos, ministry stories, sermon clips, and event promotions. (CSD, C, CT, CTR, T)

· AI Tools: Utilize provided AI tools and other AI tools as needed. (CSD, T)

· Printed Communications: Help create and proofread bulletins, flyers, invitations, brochures, signs, and other materials for services and special events. (CSD, C, CT, P, T)

· Brand and Mission: Learn to use consistent colors, fonts, imagery, and messaging so the church’s communications clearly reflect its identity and mission. (CSD, C, T)

· Communication Planning: Work with staff to maintain a content calendar, gather ministry information, and meet production deadlines. (CSD, C, L, P, TW)

· Audience Engagement: Help adapt messages for church members, guests, and the wider community, and review basic engagement results to improve future content. (C, CT, CTR, P)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Qualifications:

· Enrolled full-time and in good standing at UPIKE.

· Demonstrated prior knowledge in Communication, Marketing, Film and Media Arts, or related work appropriate to the responsibilities of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Students with coursework, experience, or academic interest in social media, graphic design, photography, video production, or nonprofit communications are encouraged to apply.

· Basic writing and computer skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn creative software.

· Must affirm agreement with the church’s statement of faith and maintain conduct consistent with those beliefs throughout the internship.

· Dependability, initiative, and the ability to meet deadlines and receive constructive feedback.

· Willingness to support and accurately represent the church’s mission, beliefs, and ministry priorities.

· Good judgment when handling personal information, photographs, and ministry stories.

· Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or video editing tools is helpful but not required.

In the following sections check all boxes that apply to your job.

Computer Skills: ☒ Word, ☒ Excel, ☒ PowerPoint, ☒ Canva, ☒ Social Media & New Technology, ☒ Other: _________________________

Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☒ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking, ☒ Written & verbal communication, ☒ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☐ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___; ☐ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☒ Other: Preferred schedule: 1 hour Sunday morning, and 4 hours a week in office that works with intern’s schedule during the 9am-3pm window.

Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery, ☐ Light Intensity, ☒ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents, ☐ Other: _________________________

Physical Demands: ☒ Keyboarding, ☒ Reaching/Handling, ☒ Stooping/Kneeling, ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☒ Pushing up to _50_ lbs., ☒ Pulling up to _50__ lbs., ☒ Lifting up to

_50__ lbs., ☒ Carrying up to _50__ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate:10.50/hr

Location: First Baptist Church of Pikeville | 126 4th Street | Pikeville, KY 41501 | 6064328113

Additional Comments:

· Student must work a minimum of 80 hours in the semester. Student must enroll concurrently into CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete this course. Student will enroll in the 2 credit hour option for this position.

· Shawn Dobbins (site supervisor) will provide overall direction, with church staff offering project assignments, training, and feedback. Projects will reflect the student’s experience and learning goals, with increasing responsibility as skills develop. Public-facing content will receive staff approval before publication.

· By the end of the internship, the student should demonstrate growth in content creation, visual storytelling, communication planning, consistent branding, and collaboration within a nonprofit organization. Approved projects may be included in a professional portfolio.

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.