Creating Content, Finding Contentment

SAMMIE MARTIN ’23

STORY BY LAUREN BEATTY

“This summer, I was the marketing and communications intern for Soul City Church. I provided social media support to the communications coordinator by creating content such as reels, Sunday stories, sermon recap videos and fun posts. I also provided project management support for the Soul City Cafe and bookstore. And I researched and presented branding recommendations for Soul City Worship, as they were preparing to launch a new album in the fall.

“During my internship, I learned how to be a better content creator and leader. I learned that public relations professionals have to advocate for a client, consumer, and designer or contractor and how important it is to foster healthy conversations while doing so. Perhaps most importantly, I learned how to keep Christ at the center of my work. Even if you don’t work in a church, your work can still be ministry if you are using it to glorify God and serve others.

“I wouldn’t have been able to thrive within this internship if it wasn’t for my time at Olivet. My experience