Launch That
Editorial Intern_
Launch That, Orlando, Florida, United States, 32806
At Launch That, we invest in ourselves and our community. For the fourth year in a row, we were recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orlando Sentinel! Launch That was founded in 2007 as an entrepreneurial digital marketing startup that's grown from two founders in a garage to almost 100 digital, tech, creative and content professionals in the heart of downtown Orlando.Launch That covers 100% of the premium cost for employee-only medical coverage for all full-time benefit eligible team members! We also offer 100% employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance, competitive compensation, paid time off, 20 days of paid parental leave after 90 days, a 401k retirement plan, paid volunteer opportunities and more!We work hard and appreciate work/life balance, so all of our team members enjoy a company-wide Holiday Break from December 24th - January 1st each year!Launch That embraces a hybrid flexible workplace environment which consists of work-from-home opportunities, with 3 recommended in-office days (T, W, TH) to maximize team collaboration and 2 WFH days (M, F). We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments and the joys of homeownership!Looking for an opportunity for hands-on experience as an editor? Then our editorial internship may be for you! This internship runs for 4 months and pays $13.00 per hour. The Editorial Intern must be able to work up to 29 hours a week in a hybrid and flexible workplace.About This RoleThe Editorial Intern is responsible for guaranteeing that content written is clean, clear and accurate. You will work alongside award-winning writers and editors to publish articles that have the potential to directly impact our readers’ happiness, health, and safety.Responsibilities include proofreading to fix grammatical, spelling, punctuation and formatting errors; verifying numerical information, such as dates and statistics, to ensure accuracy; and restructuring copy to create better flow and clarity of ideas.Maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude about various projects and being willing to learn new skills while working hard and smart are essential to being successful as an Editorial Intern.Day-to-Day+ Fact-check articles for accuracy.+ Locate and fix inconsistencies in style, tone and message.+ Ensure content adheres to style guidelines.+ Improve sentences for readability and concision.+ Correct errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.+ Ensure content logically and clearly communicates information to the targeted audience.Quality Impact+ Work is closely reviewed by the Director of Marketing upon completion.Team Impact+ Work collaboratively with team members in your department and cross-departmentally to gain diverse viewpoints. This is an essential investment into our culture and includes identifying needs, pooling strengths and insights and evaluating data for inclusive goal completion to benefit the team and company's strategic goals.Preferred Qualifications & Skills+ Upperclassman, recent graduate or someone looking to make a career change.+ Formal education in writing-intensive discipline (Journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English or similar).+ Previous internship or work experience in a professional editing environment.+ Passion for grammar and accuracy.+ Exceptional understanding of language with a curiosity for knowledge and a meticulous eye for detail.+ Mastery of AP style.+ Adaptive to change.+ Impeccable organizational and critical thinking skills.+ Deadline-oriented mindset.+ Willingness to take risks, iterate and learn along the way.+ Ability to build positive relationships with others – a team player.+ Intrinsically motivated to create the best content on the web.+ Ability to adopt and implement company style guidelines.+ Ability to work with G Suite applications.+ Agility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills.+ Expertise/skills with both learning and sharing.+ Professional and adept, with the ability to embrace technology and automation.+ Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and analyze tasks.+ Adept at taking direction and applying it with accuracy and innovation.+ Culture champion+ An individual who exemplifies our core values and cultural values, like honesty, trust, having a good work ethic and pursuit of continuous self-improvement. These are demonstrated through expertise professionalism, autonomy and mentorship when approaching the responsibilities assigned below and in interactions with others.+ A patient and strategic thinker with the keen ability to prioritize and focus.Why Work @ Launch That?+ Our Mission and Vision: Launch That is an established leader in the world of digital marketing! Our vision is to build the most valuable digital brands. We believe we will achieve this by connecting people to extraordinary resources.+ Our Team: Launch That's core talent is exceptional. Many team members have 10+ years of experience in digital industries across extremely competitive business lines. We believe that our work starts and ends with our team — and it's that focus that makes us one of the best places to work, not just in Orlando, but in the country.+ Our Culture: We’re a close-knit, interactive company with a passion to build something special. We offer a vibrant and fun culture that focuses on relationships and collaboration. Throughout the year, we host unique, fun events where we celebrate our successes. We donate our time and talents to helping our community at large.+ Our Flexible Workplace: Our flexible workplace model consists of work-from-home opportunities with in-office days to maximize team collaboration. We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments and the joys of homeownership!+ Our Office: Our state-of-the-art workplace, which we designed and own ourselves, offers a unique break room with complimentary Xbox, arcade games, hot beverages on demand, fountain drinks, and a robust snack bar!If this sounds interesting to you, please submit your resume!Powered by JazzHR