Editorial Intern

PatientPoint•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Editorial Intern supports PatientPoint’s content development team by researching, writing, editing, and fact-checking content. The role provides hands-on experience creating content in the healthcare and patient education space, working alongside experienced editors and content creators to produce clear, engaging, and informative health information. The internship is based in the Cincinnati office, runs for 10 weeks, and is 40 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the office and three days working remotely.

Requirements

Provide up to three samples of writing that showcase your 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, including 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 strong 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 in a team environment.
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 in creating content that positively impacts patient outcomes.
Prior editorial experience, such as work on a school newspaper, a blog, or an internship; this is preferred but not required.
Meticulous attention to detail in writing and editing.

Responsibilities

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