Share Email Opening Title Copyediting Intern  Hiring Manager(s)   Category Internship   Description Posting Number: 55-14-INT-20 Department: Communications Hourly Rate: $15 - $17/hour. 35 hours per week, May – September, specific dates negotiable. Special Note: The copyediting intern will work with editors and designers on a variety of the union’s materials, from blog posts to journals. Position Summary: Edit and copyedit documents for conformance to AFT and AP or Chicago style (as directed) and to ensure proper and consistent grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Types of documents include journal articles, e-newsletters, blogs, news releases, op-eds, reports, brochures, conference programs, ads, AFT resolutions, policy briefs, professional development materials, member benefits materials—and more! Position Responsibilities: Copyedit articles for the AFT’s journals Check corrections and review layouts (including text styles, line breaks, URLs, etc.) on pre-publication proofs Make revisions as necessary and copyedit work in a timely manner Proofread resolutions for the AFT convention Assist with copyediting documents for various departments as needed Adhere to AFT style guidelines and to AP or Chicago (depending on the materials) Work closely with editors, designers, and other staff across the communications department as needed Other duties as assigned   Position Requirements Ability to work on numerous stages of publishing, including copyediting and proofreading Ability to multitask and meet extremely tight deadlines Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills are essential Basic knowledge of print and online publication processes Familiarity with AP Stylebook and Chicago Manual of Style Interest in education, healthcare, and labor issues Familiarity with AFT issues and/or its affiliates is a plus Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; graduate studies in journalism, the humanities, or public policy is a plus   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment.   Position   Close Date   Created By   Position Copyediting Intern   Close Date 4/30/2020   Created By Donna Kimbrue   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 3/3/2020   Location Headquarters, Washington, DC   About the Organization The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.   EOE Statement The AFT is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. The AFT believes that a culturally diverse workforce advances our mission and we strongly encourage applications from under-represented communities of workers.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://AmericanFederationofTeachers.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Associate, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Director, AFT Higher Education in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] National Representative I-IV in N/A, N/A Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Assistant, AFT Public Employees in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now] File Processing Coordinator in Washington, District of Columbia Posted on: 3/28/2024 [Apply Now]

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