Editorial – Summer Intern

Location: Cincinnati Office

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days at home weekly

Target Start Date: June 2nd

10-week, full-time internship (Flexible based on candidate’s break schedule)

Job Summary 
The Editorial Intern will support the content development team by assisting with various editorial tasks, including researching, writing, editing and fact-checking. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation within the healthcare and patient education space. The ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate with a passion for writing and a keen interest in the editorial process. You will work closely with experienced editors and content creators, contributing to the production of high-quality health information that engages and informs our audience.

What You’ll Do 

• Content Creation: Research and write articles, short-form pieces and other content types in an easy-to-understand, approachable way while following our company style guide.
• Research: Conduct research on various topics, particularly within the healthcare and patient education sectors, to support content development.
• Fact-Checking: Confirm running content is still accurate and up to date by verifying with trusted sources.
• Editorial Support: Provide general support to the editorial team, including reviewing other writers’ content pieces, evaluating content from our partnership organizations and preparing content for publication.
• Proofreading: Review content for grammatical errors and style consistency.
• Collaboration: Work with designers to ensure content is visually appealing and helps communicate the content effectively.
• Learning and Development: Participate in professional development meetings to learn basic skills for working in a business environment.

What We Need

• Samples: Include up to 3 samples of writing that showcase your best work.
• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field.
• Writing Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities, with preferred experience following a style guide.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote and in-person teammates.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Acrobat; familiarity with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.

Desired Qualifications

• Healthcare Interest: An interest in healthcare, wellness or patient education topics, with the desire to create content that positively impacts patient outcomes.
• Previous Experience: Prior experience in an editorial role (e.g., school newspaper, blog or internship) is preferred but not required.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to writing and editing, ensuring all content is accurate, polished and ready for publication.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Curiosity: A curious mind with a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of editorial content creation.
• Proactivity: A proactive attitude, with the initiative to take on tasks independently and contribute ideas to the team.
• Collaboration: Ability to work well within a team environment, collaborating with editors, writers and designers to create effective content for our audiences.
• Resilience: The ability to accept constructive feedback and use it to improve your work.