Job Description
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.
Location: Cincinnati Office
40/hrs per week, 10-week internship
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 strategic delivery of behavior-changing content at critical moments of care. As the nation’s largest and most impactful digital network in 30,000 physician offices, we connect patients, providers and health brands with relevant information that is proven to drive healthier decisions and better outcomes. Learn more at patientpoint.com.
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What We Offer:
We know you bring your whole self to work every day, and we are committed to supporting our full-time teammates with a comprehensive range of modernized benefits and cultural perks. We offer competitive compensation, flexible time off to recharge, hybrid work options, mental and emotional wellness resources, a 401K plan, and more. While these benefits are available to full-time team members, we strive to create a positive and supportive environment for all teammates.
PatientPoint recognizes that privacy is important to you. Please read the PatientPoint privacy policy, we want you to be familiar with how we may collect, use, and disclose your information. Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V
