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- Writing, revising, and editing various print and online communications.
- Developing communication strategies and timelines in collaboration with subject matter experts and team members.
- Researching and understanding complex information and presenting it in interesting and accessible ways.
- Applying and adapting to communication standards, strategies, and conventions.
- Following and helping develop, implement, and maintain team processes and procedures.
- Giving and receiving feedback on text, formatting, and clarity of communications.
- Providing daily and weekly status updates to the copy director.
- Maintaining and organizing files.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
- Experience or training in communications, English, technical writing, or a related field.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word.
- Effective research and information gathering skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and responsibility for completing assignments.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute as a positive member of a team.
Writing Intern - Madison, United States - Ascendium
Description
Are you a Madison-based student who's passionate about writing and looking to hone your wordsmithing skills? Do you want to build a robust portfolio to launch your writing career? Join Ascendium as our Writing Intern. In this position, you'll get hands-on experience researching, writing, and editing content for internal and external audiences as you work independently and within a team.
This paid internship begins June 1, 2024, and may run into the fall. You'll need to be available at least 15 hours per week during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and have the capability to work both remotely and on-site at our Madison, Wisconsin, headquarters.
Job Responsibilities
Your day-to-day activities may include the following.
A highly qualified candidate will possess the following.
Ascendium provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
H-1B sponsorship (initiation or transfer) is not available for this position.
If you would like assistance with the application process, please email Ascendium Human Resources. We invite all applicants to complete the Voluntary Affirmative Action questions when submitting application materials. The questions are found at the end of the online application process. To learn more about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit the Ascendium Careers webpage.
Ascendium requires criminal, employment, and education background investigations before hiring.