EDITORIAL INTERN
WebMD
Atlanta
WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities
The Editorial Intern is an organized self-starter who assists the Content Team in brainstorming and creating content, and takes on administrative, recordkeeping, and content management tasks. The intern helps maintain records and databases of content; updates content with requested changes; and works within the content management system to organize assets. The intern also helps the Content Team gather and organize data for monthly content reporting.
Specific tasks and responsibilities include:
• Writing tasks as assigned – headlines, teaser copy, tips, etc.
• Editorial QA/proofreading of articles, slideshows, quizzes
• Work within the CMS as assigned: initiate DCTM ID creation, correct typos or formatting inconsistencies
• Cleanup and maintenance of content inventory (de-duping entries, etc.)
• Track launches of content and send out live notices
• Administrative tasks as assigned
• Help gather data for monthly/other reports
• Update/maintain editorial checklists
• Update/maintain spreadsheets tracking articles and other content
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and returning for the Fall, 2014 semester.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Strong writing samples
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft office Suite
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Preferred skills
• Knowledge of health and wellness
• Experience with Content Management Systems (Documentum, WordPress, etc.) and SharePoint a plus.
Please submit writing samples or bylined pieces along with application.