Copy Editor Intern

Advisors Excel•Topeka, KS

49d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented and motivated Copy Editor Intern to join our Strategic Communications team. You'll proof and edit content for our corporate and consumer-facing marketing initiatives for independent financial advisors and their clients. If you have a sharp eye for detail, enjoy the art of great grammar and are interested in financial services, we'd love to work with you.

Requirements

College-level coursework in advertising, mass communications/journalism, marketing or English
Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
Experience with or willingness to learn about AI writing and editing tools, showing an ability to embrace new technology in the editing process
Familiarity with AP style
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work well independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
Experience with project management software (we use Workfront)

Responsibilities

Proof and edit communication and marketing materials before distribution to ensure accuracy and that all materials are free of any typos and/or grammatical errors
Help with final reviews on e-blasts before distribution to ensure they are error-free
Leverage AI copyediting and proofreading tools to identify errors, ensure style consistency and support quality control across all assets
Continuously refine prompts and AI outputs. Apply editorial judgment to fact-check, maintain brand voice and ensure compliance across all content
Occasionally assist in generating copy for corporate and/or client marketing projects
Work with in-house and third-party compliance personnel to revise copy as needed to update sources and maintain compliant content at all times
Work with other copywriter(s), editors and the Strategic Communications director to brainstorm, edit and organize libraries of relevant content for use by advisors with clients and prospects
Help organize archives and coordinate thank-you gifts for AE's quarterly magazine, as well as other recordkeeping to keep the team running smoothly
Other duties as assigned