Editorial Intern

Associated Electric Cooperative•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) is offering a paid, year-round Editorial Internship in its corporate communications department at its headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position provides hands-on experience for a student interested in writing, storytelling, and connecting with an audience. Work is part-time during the spring and fall semesters, with the potential for full-time hours during the summer. Normal working days are Monday through Friday. The intern may also be eligible to receive course credit through their school. The intern will support internal and external communications, public relations, and member communications. Duties include reporting, writing, editing, research, proofreading, archiving, and photography, as well as assisting with special events, trade show exhibits, website and brochure content, and presentations. The intern will also monitor social and traditional media for news, mentions, and issues affecting AECI and its members.

Requirements

Remain enrolled throughout the internship in a bachelor's or master's degree program in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Word.
Submit a recent transcript; an unofficial copy is acceptable.
Submit at least two writing samples combined into one file; writing samples are required.

Nice To Haves

Journalism experience, including familiarity with AP style, interviewing, and fact-checking.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Support internal and external communications, public relations, and member communications.
Assist with reporting, writing, editing, research, proofreading, archiving, and photography.
Assist with special events and trade show exhibits.
Help prepare website and brochure content and presentations.
Monitor social media and traditional media for news, mentions, and issues affecting AECI and its members.