Work Location

57 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Position Description

The marketing internship at Deseret Book is no ordinary internship. What we are offering–apart from your hourly wage–is something that will jumpstart your career: real experience. Experience and skills that will set you apart from the hundreds of other candidates competing for your first “real” job.

As a paid intern, you’ll participate in the planning and execution of both traditional and new media marketing campaigns. Running social media campaigns, copywriting, designing assets, planning events, building relationships, developing marketing strategies, this internship is packed with all the real-world experience you could ever ask for.

Company Description

Deseret Book Company, founded in 1866, is a trusted resource in the publishing, distribution and retailing of religious books, music and other products serving members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deseret Book is committed to providing the finest collection of books and music that build faith, strengthen personal values, and offer practical advice to religious and non-religious alike. It now operates 31 full-line bookstores under the Deseret Book brand, and 26 discount bookstores under the Seagull brand, all in the western United States. For more information about Deseret Book Company, visit DeseretBook.com.

Required Skills

Applicants should be majoring in marketing, public relations, advertising, graphic design or communications, preferably in junior or senior level of coursework. Must have excellent communication skills and a professional, proactive, and enthusiastic demeanor. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in drafting press releases, copy writing, video editing, graphic design, social media promotion, and/or HTML and CSS programming.

Additional Information

This is a paid internship opportunity ($7.25/hr) that requires approximately 40 hours per week during regular business hours for 15 weeks, starting on September 5, 2017, and ending on December 15, 2017.

Application Instructions

If you think you’re the right candidate for this job, please complete an online application at https://deseretbook.applicantpro.com and send your cover letter and resume to Andrea Barker at abarker@deseretbook.com.

Benefits

Merchandise discount, great work environment, and an excellent internship experience. Academic credit is available as arranged by the student through their college or university.

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