Paid Intern - Periodicals editor at United States Naval Institute

Naval Academy, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Editing, Writing, Publishing, Military Knowledge, Naval Issues, National Security, International Affairs, Military History, Proofreading, Social Media Promotion, Collaboration, Communication, Design Coordination, Article Development, Research, Critical Thinking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Paid Internship - Periodicals Editor The U.S. Naval Institute—a 152-year-old non-profit association - provides an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security. We are seeking a high-energy intern who wants hands-on experience with print and online article editing in the military area. This paid internship is for a minimum of 6 months but can be up to 12 months. The position will sharpen our authors’ messages and assist in shaping the editorial direction of our flagship monthly publication, Proceedings, bimonthly Naval History magazine, and our online versions of both. EXPERIENCE: Editing, writing, and print or online publishing experience desired. That experience may include college newspaper staff work or active-duty military public affairs. Military experience or knowledge of the military desired but not essential. Interest in naval issues, national security, international affairs, and military history is a must. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. English, history, political science, and journalism majors preferred, but we are open to technical majors who write and edit well. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Edit articles and recurring columns for each issue of Proceedings and Naval History - work closely with authors, many of whom are serving military professionals, to strengthen and clarify their arguments, sometimes through extensive reorganization and editing · Work closely with the design director, graphic designer, and photo editor on photo and art selection and design to ensure an engaging reader experience—both in print and online—for each article assigned · Proofread articles · Support promotion of Proceedings and Naval History articles through all facets of online publication and social media · Offer suggestions to bring promising authors—including seasoned veterans and historians—into the fold WORK ENVIRONMENT: Friendly, collegial, team-oriented, and collaborative. The Naval Institute’s offices are located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy. Employees have their own offices. Current schedule is 3 days in the office and 2 days’ work-from-home but this is subject to change. The U.S. Naval Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Responsibilities

The intern will edit articles and recurring columns for the publications, working closely with authors to enhance their arguments. They will also collaborate with design and photo teams to ensure engaging content presentation.