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Editing Intern
The Editing Department of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is seeking a highly motivated individual for an editorial internship. We are looking for a team member who would enjoy working for an organization that strives daily to support the public good and make a difference. This position requires working at least one day a week from our Kansas City, Missouri office.
This internship allows individuals to participate in areas of the NAIC’s publication production process. It is ideal for individuals seeking a career in English, journalism, or communications.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing, proofreading, and editing NAIC written work product within the specified deadline to ensure: 1) grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation are used correctly; and 2) work product adheres to the NAIC House Style Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook.
- Verifying facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Maintaining the editing production chart of editing projects in MS Excel.
- Reviewing the Proceedings to confirm attachments, content lists, page numbers, and other QA and formatting standards are met.
Skills and abilities:
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Experience working with MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with Associated Press style.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively on a team or work independently.
Requirements:
The editorial internship is a hybrid position requiring a commitment of 20–25 hours per week between the business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT and working in the office once a week.
Compensation: $15 per hour
The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.