Intern

Overview

The Lifeway Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a valuable learning experience that fosters growth both professionally, personally, and spiritually. Our internships go far beyond "busy work"—you’ll engage in meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and be empowered to make an impact. Interns at Lifeway receive professional development, have opportunities for exposure to senior leaders, and benefit from mentoring relationships with experts in their chosen field.

Job Overview

This internship provides an opportunity to develop writing, employee engagement, publicity and media relations skills while contributing to Lifeway's mission of serving and equipping church leaders through strategic communications. The corporate communications intern will play a key role in helping to advance the organization’s mission, strategy, and values through clear, consistent, and engaging communications.

Internship Program Details & Requirements

• Compensation: Lifeway’s summer internship program offers a competitive hourly pay rate, and all necessary equipment is provided.
• Work Schedule: Interns work an average of 32 hours per week, with core workdays from Tuesday to Thursday. The expectation is that the internship is the primary focus during working hours.
• Program Duration: June 1 - August 14, 2026 (11 weeks). Interns must commit to participating in the entire program.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least two years of study by the internship start date. Recent graduates (December 2025 or May 2026) are also eligible.
• Development Opportunities: Weekly professional development sessions are provided, including specialized training, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Remote Structure: This is a remote position in the U.S., with required in-person attendance for orientation (June 1 - 4, 2026) and end-of-summer presentations (August 11-14, 2026) in Nashville. Travel costs for these events are covered by Lifeway.
• Application Deadline: Applications are due by December 31, with interviews beginning as soon as possible. Selections are finalized by April 1.

Explore our culture further at team.lifeway.com/culture-code.

This is a remote position based in the contiguous 48 United States with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.

DFiFhYfR5n4#LI-Remote 

DFiFhYfR5n4#LI-Remote 

Responsibilities

• Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Research opportunities and contacts in both traditional media outlets (newspapers, radio, TV), and other media platforms (podcasts, YouTube, Substack)
• Use research to build media contacts list
• Write news releases and press kits.
• Assist with the development and execution of publicity campaigns.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and execution of an employee communications survey.
• Assist with the planning and execution of employee morning talk show.
• Overnight travel for Orientation, and Final Presentation weeks

Qualifications

Education

Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills.
• Writing experience with both AP and Chicago style.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred 

• Experience researching media outlets and contacts.
• Experience writing news releases or feature articles.
• Familiar with building surveys.
• Familiar with media monitoring and media contact platforms like Meltwater and/or Cision.
• Familiar with RPIE model in public relations.