Editorial Intern

PatientPoint•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Editorial Intern supports PatientPoint’s content development team through research, writing, editing, fact-checking, proofreading, and general editorial assistance. The intern helps create clear, approachable healthcare and patient education content and collaborates with editors, content creators, and designers. The role also includes professional development meetings to learn basic skills for working in a business environment. This is a 10-week internship based at PatientPoint’s Cincinnati office, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hybrid schedule consists of two days in the office and three days working remotely.

Requirements

Provide up to three writing samples showcasing the applicant’s best work.
Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Strong writing and editing abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with remote and in-person teammates.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Acrobat.
Curiosity and a desire to learn and grow in editorial content creation.
Proactive attitude, initiative to take on tasks independently, and willingness to contribute ideas.
Ability to collaborate with editors, writers, and designers.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and use it to improve work.

Nice To Haves

Experience following a style guide.
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
Interest in healthcare, wellness, or patient education, and a desire to create content that positively impacts patient outcomes.
Prior editorial experience, such as work with a school newspaper, blog, or internship; preferred but not required.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring content is accurate, polished, and ready for publication.

Responsibilities

Research and write articles, short-form pieces, and other content in an approachable, easy-to-understand style while following the company style guide.
Research topics, particularly in healthcare and patient education, to support content development.
Verify that existing content remains accurate and up to date using trusted sources.
Support the editorial team by reviewing other writers’ content, evaluating content from partnership organizations, and preparing content for publication.
Proofread content for grammatical errors and consistency with the required style.
Collaborate with designers to ensure content is visually appealing and communicates effectively.
Participate in professional development meetings to learn basic business-environment skills.