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FamilySearch Production and Events Intern
FamilySearch International, the largest family history organization in the world, is looking for a Production and Events 1-year intern. This individual will be involved in planning, organizing, supporting, and executing the production elements on the events team at FamilySearch, primarily for RootsTech, for both the online and in-person aspects of the conference. RootsTech is an annual genealogy conference that hosts millions of people online in over 11 languages. The event is enhanced by in-person experience with thousands of attendees, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Events team members must have high energy and strong personal commitment to meeting deadlines, serving the audience first, staying organized, and delivering with the highest levels of personal integrity. Event management requires flexibility and problem-solving skills in a high pressure and fast paced environment. Our team works hard and creates a fun and rewarding environment.
This is an in-person position, 4 days a week, at FamilySearch’s offices in Salt Lake City, with 1 remote day of work per week.
- Active participant on the events team, helping team members to refine and deliver inspired original content.
- Assignments will include script writing, basic video filming and editing, RootsTech studio production planning, working with international talent, travel coordination, working with production crews, and managing tight schedules.
- Provide logistical and other support to main stage experiences, both in-person and online.
- Kindly collaborate with teams across the department and help execute planned assets.
- Help develop, publish and execute an event schedule with stakeholders from across the globe.
- Be on set, when appropriate, and help production run smoothly.
- Assist where needed with classes, speakers, exhibitors, and the expo hall.
- Work with genealogists and the production team to create family history reveal presentations, using power point.
- Write meta-data, video descriptions, and create thumbnails for mainstage content that simplifies the user experience.
- Effectively manage and organize virtual content through the entire production process.
- Try, learn, pivot - gather data, measure and analyze; identify key learnings, then try again using inspiration.
- Bachelors Degree in experience design, digital media, film production, marketing, business management, communications, or other relevant experience.
- Desire to be part of a high-functioning team and ready to work hard and achieve high standards.
- Strong sense of personal drive and motivation to produce high-quality experiences for all audiences we serve.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and specifically PowerPoint.
- Understanding of basic video filming and editing tools, and how to use them.
- Refined written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively and approach experiences with fresh perspectives and ingenuity
- High energy, commitment to the end goals and those we serve, and willingness to celebrate success.
- A composed demeanor when faced with intense pressure leading up to and during a live event.
- Must be self-motivated with a high level of integrity.
- Excellent project management and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate, influence and lead effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work in person in Salt Lake City, 4 days a week, with 1 remote day of work per week.
- Must be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and hold a current temple recommend.
- Ready to join a team that feels more like family than work; we have each other’s backs, we jump in and help, we want to help each other succeed.
Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
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.
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