What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist - BYU-Pathway Worldwide (Part-time, Student Employee) position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Join the communications team at BYU-Pathway Worldwide and help share the inspiring story of one of the fastest-growing and most impactful organizations in the Church. As a student communications assistant, you’ll apply strong writing and editing skills to support a variety of messaging efforts that reach more than 80,000 students in 180 countries.
Working under the direction of the communications manager, you’ll collaborate with professionals across writing, messaging, graphic design, project management, and digital marketing teams. You’ll gain meaningful, real-world experience in the communications field — and produce quality portfolio pieces that showcase your writing and editing skills.
This is a paid, remote student employee position, based out of the Triad Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Candidates must live in Utah or Idaho and be actively enrolled in a CES school.
Position Start Date: October 13, 2025
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. OR 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Approximate Hours/Week: 20
Please submit the following:
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Resume -
(Required)
Cover letter addressed to the BYU-Pathway Communications Team -
(Preferred)
Writing sample or 1–2 online portfolio pieces that demonstrate academic or professional writing for mediums such as blogs, websites, marketing emails, and news releases.
For ALL applicants residing outside of the United States and all BYU-Pathway Students residing in States other than Utah and Idaho: We truly value your discipleship of our Saviour Jesus Christ; unfortunately, this role requires being based in our Utah office. However, there may be other opportunities that do fit your location. You can connect with our CAREER SERVICES team and can explore resources and openings here:
https://www.byupathway.edu/career-services
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- Write and edit content for a variety of platforms, including blog feature and news articles, video scripts and captions, websites, emails, print materials, and help resources
- Conduct interviews with students, employees, and other stakeholders
- Maintain an editorial calendar
- Support administrative and organizational tasks, as needed
- Participate in all steps of the writing process
- Follow directions and meet fast-paced deadlines
- Plan, organize, and use time management
- Pay close attention to detail
- Earning/earned a degree in communications or English (preferred)
- Google online applications (Google Docs/Drive) and Microsoft Suite
- Brightspot and/or another web content management tool
Contact Info
Breanne Su’a
bsua@byupw.edu
(801) 240-4684
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.
