Jobs & Internships
Earning Academic Credit for Internships
An internship is a practical work experience that synthesizes knowledge and skills learned in your BYU linguistics and English language classes and will enhance learning about your field.
The Internship Coordinator for the Linguistics Department is Professor Nicole Bay. After you have arranged an internship, here are the steps for signing up for internship credit:
- Complete the Pre-Approval form linked below and return it to Professor Bay
- Submit the student internship application on experience.byu.edu
- Meet with Professor Bay to discuss the academic requirements for an internship
Once you have completed those steps, you will be allowed to register for Ling 399R. You can reach the Internship Coordinator at nicole_bay@byu.edu. (office 4065 JFSB).
Internships should do more than fill a resume. At the Church magazines, we believe in giving you the experience you need for your future but also an experience that you can cherish for the rest of your life.
Whether you're set on writing, editing, or designing, there are opportunities to grow your talents as you also help build the Lord's kingdom in a new way.
Requirements:
- Must be a full-time student or have finished a degree within one year of the beginning of the internship
- Must be a member of the Church and currently temple worthy
Applications are due Friday, June 26th.
Positions available:
- As a Liahona intern, you'll work with staff to plan and develop magazine content for readers worldwide. You'll be writing, editing, interviewing, researching, proofreading, and evaluating manuscripts, but duties may depend on your strengths and goals and our needs at the magazine. The magazine is published in 50 languages but is produced first in English, so foreign language skills are not required. But international experience is helpful.
- The YA Weekly intern helps plan and create content for a global young adult audience. Assignments include reviewing and editing submissions and other manuscripts, writing articles, working with authors, interviewing young adults, helping with social media content, and participating in staff meetings and discussions for planning and development of monthly themes. Writing, rewriting, and editing skills will be assessed using the applicant's portfolio.
Youth Social Media (Strive to Be) Content Creator
- This content creator internship involves planning and creating content for the Church's digital channels for youth, including the For Strength of Youth Instagram and Strive to Be YouTube accounts. We are looking for someone who can create in both youthful and inspiring ways—someone who can help youth tell their stories and delight the audience with fresh ideas. Candidates should be eager to join a creative and fast-paced work environment with plenty of opportunities to design and publish.
- The intern needs to demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking in creating an engaging design. Assignments will include developing and executing a content plan, filming youth, making short-form vertical videos and reels, creating cover images and thumbnails. A background or interest in content creation, social media marketing, videography, or motion graphics is recommended
- This internship involves creating content for the Church's digital channels for children, including Instagram, Facebook, and email newsletters. We are looking for someone with an interest and some experience in creating content for social media, someone who can whip up plenty of social media content quickly. Experience in communications, social media marketing, writing, design, or videography and video editing for social media is a must.
- The Friend intern helps plan and create content for a global children's audience. Assignments include writing and editing stories and articles, finding and interviewing families and children, helping with activity pages, and participating in staff meetings to plan monthly issues. Writing, rewriting, and editing skills will be assessed using the applicant's portfolio.
- This youth social media writing internship involves writing captions and description for the For Strength of Youth Instagram, Facebook, and the Strive to Be YouTube channels. Day to day assignments might include intervewing youth around the world, responding to YouTube comments, helping with SEO, writing captions for Instagram, and turning long form content into short form captions. Candidates should be eager to join a creative and fast-paced work environment with plenty of opportunities to write and publish. A background or interest in social media marketing, content creation, writing, or editing is recommended.
For the Strength of Youth Writer/Editor
- The For the Strength of Youth intern is an integral part of the youth magazine team. You will interview inspiring youth from around the world and write their stories for the rest of the Church to read, manage several departments for each issue, and write original articles. In addition, you will select and edit submissions, proofread each magazine issue, and help shape ideas for future print and digital articles. Your creativity and skills are essential as you are considered an equal member of our fun and lively team.
- The YA Weekly design intern participates in the ideation, design and production of multiple articles for Church print and digital magazines and social media posts for a young adult audience (18-35). The intern is mentored in all aspects of design, including observation, collaboration, visualization, conceptualization, art direction, and implementation.
ShadowRock provides CX, EX, AI, CRM implementation and consulting services for companies of all sizes. Clients include Strava, Hatch, Sony Motion Pictures Entertainment and more. We're looking for someone to help our full-time staff to improve their confidence, vocabulary, etc. across a variety of topics.
ShadowRock is looking for a qualified recent TESOL MA graduate to train, enable, coach and develop team members' English capabilities to enable confident performance in a highly-demanding technical and business setting.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing personalized coaching plans for each of the assigned staff members
- Scheduling coaching sessions on a weekly basis with assigned staff members
- Reviewing Zoom meeting recordings, Slack messages, Email communications from assigned staff members to inform coaching plans
- Complete regular measurement of each staff member's performance - tracking towards completion of an appropriate TOEFL or similar certification if the staff member desires (discretionary - per-staff-member decision)
We're looking for a HIGHLY independent individual that can handle coordinating, scheduling, planning, executing those plans—and who loves TESOL education of competent adults and business professionals.
We're offering this as a benefit to our full-time staff working at ShadowRock, so we're all VERY excited to potentially work together. The founder is a former BYU alum and is bilingual, but no longer has the time required to perform translation and enablement for individuals.
Expected hours are 0-10 hours per week, dependent on scheduling sessions with staff members.
Fully remote, fully flexible hours. The team works business hours Eastern Time, but scheduled coaching sessions may be held any time throughout the work week. Preparation may occur async—after-hours or similar.
All TESOL MA graduates will be considered—and interviews will be scheduled with the CEO as well as some of our staff members.
To apply, contact Matt Busi via LinkedIn.
My name is Emily Larson. I am a third-year student here at BYU, and I am working on my Honors Program Leadership Practicum project. For this project, I am making an anthology of short stories written by volunteer writers from both within BYU and outside BYU. The short stories will be separated into three sections themed around "beginnings", "middles", and "endings". I currently have five volunteer writers, and I am hoping to get upwards of fifteen.
As a part of this project, I want to reach out to the editing and publishing students about volunteering their services for this project. I need assistance in any/all of the following areas:
- Copy and Proofing
- Prep for Printing
- Design
- Etc.
I can offer flexibility in these responsibilities, and any student who wants to take on a larger part in this project is welcome to take up more work. Once the project is completed, I can give the volunteer editors a discounted physical copy of the anthology, as well as a PDF copy for their portfolio. This opportunity will also qualify as an Experiential Internship.
If interested, please reach out to Emily at eal06@student.byu.edu
We are seeking innovative educators to lead our summer intensive program in Salt Lake City. This program is designed to bridge the digital divide for refugee and immigrant youth by integrating English language learning with essential 21st-century skills, including digital literacy and the ethical use of AI.
This is a partnership between the Good Samaritan Foundation Utah at Rose Park Neighborhood Center, and the Utah International Charter School. the program is made possible by the Sorensen Foundation.
Location:
Utah International Charter School (3761 S 1100 E Millcreek UT)
Program Schedule & Duration:
This is a 6-week intensive program divided into two sessions. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the full duration, though individual session applications will be considered.
- Full Program: June 15 - July 23 (Monday - Friday)
- Session 1: June 15 - July 2
- Session 2: July 6 - July 23
- Note: there will be no classes held on Friday, July 3 and 24
Compensation & Hours:
We value the expertise and preparation required to deliver a high-quality intensive curriculum.
- Instructional & Prep Time Pay: $30/hour (40 hours per week).
- Extra Prep Time Compensation: Full 6-Week Program has 40 hours of paid prep time, and 3-Week Session has 20 hours of paid prep time.
Key Responsibilities:
Candidate Focus: Educators comfortable with Google applications and general AI learning tools, and are excited to lead students through a "Digital-First" curriculum. This includes teaching foundational English, digital navigation, and the emerging field of AI Literacy using AI as a language partner and learning critical verification skills).
- Plan and deliver engaging ESL lessons integrated with digital/AI topics
- Differentiate instruction for varying English learning styles
- Foster a safe, inclusive classroom environment
- Collaborate with program staff
- Track student progress
Preferred Qualifications:
- TESOL certified
- Comfortable with educational technology
- Curiosity and foundational knowledge of Generative AI tools
- Strong classroom management skills for an active, tech-forward environment
Daily Schedule & Site Requirements:
Instructors are expected to be on-site at Utah International Charter School daily from 9:15am - 3:45pm to allow for morning setup and afternoon wrap-up.
Monday - Friday Schedule:
- 9:15am | Staff Arrival & Setup
- 9:30am - 12:00pm | Morning Instructional Block (Core English & Digital Literacy)
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Lunch Break
- 12:30pm - 3:00pm | Afternoon Instructional Block (Applied Skills & AI Literacy)
- 3:00pm - 3:30 | Project & Tutoring Time (1-on-1 support and portfolio work)
- 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Daily Wrap-up & Dismissal
Student Profile:
Our students are resilient, motivated 7th through 12th-grade students from various global backgrounds.
- Background: Students are primarily from refugee and immigrant families who have recently resettled in the Salt Lake City area.
- English Proficiency: Learners typically fall within WIDA levels 2.0 - 5.0, ranging from those developing foundational communication skills to those working toward academic fluency.
- The Goal: Many of these students are navigating a new school system and digital landscape simultaneously. Your role is to provide a supportive environment that builds both their linguistic confidence and their technical agency.
If interested, please send application to wise@gsfutah.org
Leonard DuCharme, a BYU alumnus, is looking to hire a BYU student or graduate to help with the developmental editing and organization of his book, Coyote Stretch.
For more information, please email leoducharme@gmail.com
Interested in developing language materials as a part of your M.A. program? Ryan Detwiler of ESLvideo.com is looking for TESOL M.A. students to create speaking activities for his A.I., Chattybots.
Details:
- Interns will create speaking prompts, role plays, quizzes, and other activities for ESL students.
- Activities are meant to be used in class or as assignments for students to interact with Chattybots.
- Fully remote
- unpaid
- A 3-credit internship (Ling 688R) will count toward your graduation requirements if you're doing a project.
For more information and to apply, please contact Ryan Detwiler at ryandetwiler@eslvideo.com
Do you love the deeply detailed work of editing? does the Oxford comma bring you peace? Do you enjoy creating content that informs and inspires? Do you love shaping a message to connect with diverse audience? Do you appreciate the power of storytelling to promote education and the arts? Do you write with precision and a bit of flair, and love to keep things organized and running smoothly? If so, we have a work opportunity for you.
BYU Arts Partnership is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented part-time student employee to help edit, prepare, and publish content for multiple platforms, including professional learning materials, newsletters, web, blog, social, and print. This position manages the office's editorial calendar and works closely with the BYU Arts Partnership staff and leadership team to maintain high editorial standards and ensure that communications meet the needs of our educational audiences.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong copyediting and proofreading skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to adapt content for different audiences. they are organized, dependable, and capable of balancing multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Familiarity with editorial style guides, digital publishing tools, and communication strategy is valuable, along with a collaborative mindset and willingness to learn. This person is strategically-minded, works independently, is easy to collaborate with, and has strong people skills.
Required Skills:
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to adapt voice and tone for different audiences and platforms
- Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style or other editorial style guides
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with web publishing and digital communication tools (e.g., blogs, newsletters, or CMS)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, giving and receiving feedback
- Organizational skills and the ability to follow an editorial calendar
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with content management systems (e.g., Zoho, WordPress, Wix, Brightspot, Drupal) and/or basic web coding (html, css)
- Knowledge of social media strategy and engagement practices
- Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop) for formatting text with visuals
- Experience editing or writing for marketing, public relations, or journalism purposes
- Understanding of analytic tools for measuring content effectiveness
- Background or interest in education, arts, or nonprofit communications
Details:
- A flexible schedule
- Hybrid remote and on-campus projects
- 10-20 hours a week
- $12-$17 per hour (depending on experience)
- Open until filled
BYU Arts Partnership promotes arts education in elementary schools and supports classroom teachers at all levels with experiences in arts education and arts integration. We provide dozens of workshops for elementary school teachers throughout the year. Read more about the programs, curriculum, and services offered by BYU Arts Partnership at www.AdvandingArtsLeadership.com
To apply, email resume, cover letter, and samples of work to artspartnership@byu.edu
A government-backed national education reform initiative in Uzbekistan is inviting TESOL graduates, alumni, and advanced students to contribute to a transformative effort shaping the future of English education. This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to become a global educator and cultural ambassador.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- TESOL MA graduates and soon-to-graduate students
- TESOL minor students seeking real classroom experience
- Future educators eager for international impact
YOUR IMPACT
- Teach English to secondary students (Grades 9–11)
- Mentor and train local English teachers
- Lead extracurricular English & language immersion activities
- Contribute to a national effort to elevate education standards
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
This is a career-defining international experience with highly competitive benefits.
- Salary: $2,000 – $3,500 USD / month (based on experience)
- Housing: Free private furnished housing (no rent)
- Flights: Annual return flights fully covered
- Visa Support: Full visa and registration support provided
- Medical: Comprehensive medical insurance included
- Extended Placement: Up to 10–12 months, with the possibility to renew the contract.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
- International teaching experience in a government-led reform
- Classroom leadership and curriculum delivery experience
- Mentoring and teacher-training exposure
- A strong global profile that sets you apart in the TESOL field
A UNIQUE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Live and work in historic cities while experiencing:
- Rich Silk Road culture and history
- Welcoming communities and safe environments
- A lifestyle where your income goes significantly further
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- TESOL / TEFL / CELTA certified (or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, Education, or related field
- Teaching experience preferred (secondary level a plus)
- Motivated by service, growth, and crosscultural engagement
For more information visit: https://tefluk.com/tefl-jobs/teach-uzbekistan
The BYU Prelaw Review is one of the only undergraduate prelaw reviews in circulation. Unique in its quality, the BYU Prelaw Journal is well-recognized and annually distributed to each law school across the country. The journal mirrors a typical law review found at any top-tier law program: student-run and published. While many of the authors and editors are preparing for law school, we welcome applicants from all disciplines. Some of our current members are preparing for various graduate programs, and others are preparing for careers in the field of publication and editing. Regardless of what your goals are, the BYU Prelaw Review provides a unique opportunity to students wanting to improve the research, writing, and editing skills.
How to Apply:
The BYU Prelaw Review consists of undergraduate students from all disciplines and majors. Applications are accepted on an annual cycle. Prospective authors and editors may begin submitting applications near the end of Winter Semester.
Editors are required to submit a resume and application. We value any prior experience that prospective editors may have had with other publications or journals. However, prior experience is not a pre-requisite.
Students may send an email to byuprelawreview@gmail.com with any questions they might have regarding applications.
Application Requirements:
After being accepted to the Review, students will be required to take a 2-credit class both Fall and Winter semester. The class is centered on editing and improving papers for publication at the conclusion of the Winter semester. As such, students will be required to attend two hours of class per week that focuses on editing papers and acquiring skills and practices necessary for publication in an academic journal. Out-of-class work consists primarily of proof-reading papers by editors and re-writing portions of the paper by authors. On average, students will spend two to three hours on out-of-class work per week.
Applications are due by Friday, June 26, 2026.
To apply and for more information to go https://ppa.byu.edu/prelawreview.
LitArc (litarc.co) is a brand new online platform that helps aspiring authors connect with literary agents and to potentially help literary agents with their unique tasks and workflow, including their interaction with publishers and editors.
This internship is designed for writing and publishing students with an interest in the world of traditional publishing, literary agents, aspiring authors, networking, and writing a compelling story for commercial, social, and technical platform development. You'll help communicate clearly and creatively with writers, agents, and publishing-curious readers through strong content around publishing. You'll also build practical, portfolio-ready writing samples in a mission-driven, fast-moving environment.
Position: Publishing & Author Resources Intern
Company: LitArc, LLC
Level: Undergraduate juniors/seniors (or recent grads within ~12 months)
Time Commitment: ~10 dedicated hours/week per intern
Format: Remote-first, with optional in-person meetups if local to Utah County, Utah
Duration: 8-12 weeks preferred; can align with semester/quarter schedules
Reports to: Co-founding team with weekly 30-45 min check ins on Google meet; async work and communications over Discord chat
Compensation: $15+ per hour ($18+ for significant relevant experience). Academic credit might be possible depending on the intern's interest level and our planning lead time required
Responsibilities:
- Help develop a voice, tone, style, structure, and editorial policies for LitArc, LLC on the web
- Improve the website for search engine optimization (SEO)
- Write valuable content for target users such as aspiring authors, literary agents, acquisition editors
- Write and organize the LitArc blog and/or newsletter
- Write short-form content for social channels
- Develop educational, training, insights, and other help for our customers and future customers
- General copywriting for website copy, landing pages, app microcopy, onboarding
- Help customers learn how to use LitArc
- Provide LitArc platform user experience (UX) testing and advice
- Contribute to brainstorming how LitArc can help customers and grow as a business
- Track LitArc content performance
- Track trends in traditional publishing
- Discover SEO and marketing strategies
- Identify customers and partners that would fit the LitArc story
- Interview literary agents, authors, editors, etc.
- Gather pain points and existing solutions in writing and traditional publishing
- Assemble a list of resources for our customers such as dates and other details of writer conferences
Qualifications:
- Junior or senior undergraduate (or equivalent experience) in writing, editing, publishing, english, communications, journalism, or related fields
- Strong writing fundamentals: voice, structure, clarity, grammar, and revision discipline without the use or assistance of AI
- Some interest and familiarity with the traditional publishing environment and the query process
- Comfortable working semi-independently; receiving feedback, edits, and collaborating asynchronously using Google Docs, Discord chat, Google video meetings
- Ability to dedicate 10 hours per week on a flexible schedule with solid blocks of time without distractions
- Must have reliable internet access and computer already
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Work authorization in Utah, USA
- Writing strength, coachability, and reliability, solely on experience
- Experience running a campus lit mag, blog, Substack, or writing community
- Familiarity with query letters, synopses, comps, or agent research (not required)
- Basic SEO familiarity or willingness to learn
- Interviewing experience (email Q&A counts)
- Familiarity with old and new technologies including generative AI and an understanding of when and how to use it (e.g., use AI for research with verification, not relying on it to generate final drafts of content)
Application Process and Timeline:
Contact Thomas Packer at LitArc (tomp@litarc.co). Send writing samples and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will complete a short writing excise (30-45 minutes) and one interview.
For Computational Ling students close to graduation:
Technical Targeting Analysts use data science and analysis methods to improve how we gather and study information. They rely on data patterns and key insights in large, varied sets of information. The role requires a strong background in data science, problem solving, and data analysis, plus the ability to learn and adopt new technologies and methods quickly, and strong communication skills to explain the details of their work for different audiences.
Technical Targeting Analysts may work alongside officers from other areas of CIA or the Intelligence Community to provide direct targeting analysis.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
All Directorate of Science and Technology candidates are expected to be effective in a mission-focused environment by:
- Displaying interpersonal and team-oriented skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrating an ability to think critically towards solving complex problems
- Applying and improving technical aptitude
- Demonstrating strong organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrating effective written and verbal communication and an ability to convey complex concepts to all audiences
- Demonstrating integrity, judgement, initiative, and creativity
In addition, TTA Officers will have skills, experience, and interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Computer programming (e.g., Python, SQL, C++, C, Java, MatLab)
- Processing, manipulating, and/or analyzing large datasets, including raw and unstructured data sources
- Data Analytics
- Signal Processing and Analysis
- Telecommunications networks/voice data communications
- Social Network Analysis
- Geospatial Modeling
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and background investigation, and relocation to the Washington Metropolitan area
If interested, please go to https://stem.usajobs.gov/job/723123400 for more information.
Emily Northrup is reaching out on behalf of "Best Learning Best Future" English Training Center located in Qingdao, China. They are looking to recruit 5 soon-to-be graduated, native English-speakers to be TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teachers this year, and they are beginning the applicant screening process now!
Some perks of working with Best Learning include:
- Competitive salary starting at 240,000 RMB per year (approx. $34,315 USD), more depending on years of experience
- Housing stipend of 2,000 RMB (approx. $285.97 USD). This, combined with the salary, makes living in China quite comfortable!
- Health insurance
- Assistance with obtaining a Chinese work (Z) visa
- Flight allowance after first year of work
- Paid vacation
- Live and work in Qingdao, an amazing coastal city in northern China with excellent seafood and Lu cuisine, seaside views, and historical German architecture!
- Working with our amazing staff of both English and Chinese natives that feels like family!
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree (any subject)
- TESOL or TEFL certificate
- A love of China and for teaching young learners!
Additional info about Best Learning:
- Students are primarily Pre-K to Elementary-aged learners
- Two centers in Qingdao
- About 100 staff members, including 30 native English-speakers from the USA, UK, South Africa, Australia, and Canada
- Class sizes no more than 15 students
- Every class has a native Chinese speaker present to assist
Applicants do not need to speak Chinese or have a degree in education! Applicants also do not need to have a TESOL/TEFL certificate to begin the application process, but must obtain the certificate before arrival in China.
They encourage anyone who is interested to reach out to the principal, Tina, at Tina.zhao@qdbeile.com and start the application process now, since the process of obtaining a passport and visa can take several months! And of course, do not hesitate to reach out to either Tina or Emily at ejnorthrup13@gmail.com with any questions!
Mondrod Academy is looking for online ESL teachers to teach adult learners across Latin America. This is a teaching opportunity for native English speakers who may be interested in gaining international teaching experience in a remote, professional, and supportive environment.
At Monrod Academy, they offer:
- Online English classes for adult learners
- Small group instruction
- Structured curriculum and provided teaching materials
- Fixed schedules with long-term collaboration opportunities
- Competitive hourly compensation paid in USD
The position is ideal for:
- Native English speakers
- Students or graduates in Linguistics, TESOL, ESL, or related fields
- Individuals interested in online teaching and cross-cultural education
Email Kevin Moncada Damas for more information (info.monrodacademy@gmail.com).
Are you passionate about the world of publishing and sci-fi and fantasy books? Future House Publishing is looking for driven and detail-oriented interns who are interested in learning about the publishing industry and gaining experience in the field.
Future House Publishing interns will get hands-on experience with all the parts of the publishing industry, including acquisitions, editing, layout, marketing, and distribution.
Depending on the intern's skills and interests, an intern may learn about the common methods of marketing and distribution; how to evaluate a manuscript's potential; how to work with authors to edit books, stay on schedule, and prepare for a book release; how to connect and communicate with fans of the science fiction and fantasy genres; and will learn time management and communication skills while completing projects in teams and working with other individuals both in-house and outside the publisher.
Internship hours are flexible to account for school and work schedules, but interns should expect to work fifteen hours a week for Future House projects. The internship can be done completely remotely. Priority will be given to applicants with copy editing, InDesign, Mailerlite, email marketing, or WordPress experience.
This is an unpaid internship.
Learn More Here.
Further Resources
Handout: What can I do with a degree from a linguistics program?
Career options for linguists beyond academia: Linguistics Career Launch (Website / YouTube presentations)
Still can't find the job you're looking for? Check out these external resources for linguistics jobs:
- Linguist List: https://linguistlist.org
- Modern Language Association (MLA): https://mla.org/Resources/Career/Job-Information-List
- Chronicle of Higher Education: https://jobs.chronicle.com
- HigherEdJobs: https://higheredjobs.com