Editorial Intern Cincinnati, Ohio

Join PatientPoint to be part of a dynamic team creating change in and around the doctor’s office. As a leading digital health company, we innovate to positively impact patient behaviors. Our purpose-driven approach offers an inspirational career opportunity where you can contribute to improving health outcomes for millions of patients nationwide.

Hybrid

Schedule:

2 days in office / 3 days working remotely

Job Summary
The Editorial Intern will support the content development team by assisting with various editorial tasks, including researching, writing, editing and fact-checking. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation within the healthcare and patient education space. The ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate with a passion for writing and a keen interest in the editorial process.

You will work closely with experienced editors and content creators, contributing to the production of high-quality health information that engages and informs our audience.

What You’ll Do:

• Content Creation:
  Research and write articles, short-form pieces and other content types in an easy-to-understand, approachable way while following our company style guide.
• Research:
  Conduct research on various topics, particularly within the healthcare and patient education sectors, to support content development.
• Fact-Checking:
  Confirm running content is still accurate and up to date by verifying with trusted sources.
• Editorial Support:
  Provide general support to the editorial team, including reviewing other writers’ content pieces, evaluating content from our partnership organizations and preparing content for publication.
• Proofreading:
  Review content for grammatical errors and style consistency.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with designers to ensure content is visually appealing and helps communicate the content effectively.
• Learning and Development:
  Participate in professional development meetings to learn basic skills for working in a business environment.

What We Need

• Samples:
  Include up to 3 samples of writing that showcase your best work.
• Education:
  
  Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or a related field.
• Writing
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong writing and editing abilities, with preferred experience following a style guide.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote and in-person teammates.
• Time Management:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Acrobat; familiarity with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Healthcare Interest:
  An interest in healthcare, wellness or patient education topics, with the desire to create content that positively impacts patient outcomes.
• Previous
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior experience in an editorial role (e.g., school newspaper, blog or internship) is preferred but not required.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to writing and editing, ensuring all content is accurate, polished and ready for publication.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Curiosity: A curious mind with a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of editorial content creation.
• Proactivity: A proactive attitude, with the initiative to take on tasks independently and contribute ideas to the team.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work well within a team environment, collaborating with editors, writers and designers to create effective content for our audiences.
• Resilience:
  The ability to accept constructive feedback and use it to improve your work.

About PatientPoint:
PatientPoint® is the Point of Change company, transforming the healthcare experience through the…