Proprietary Content Intern, Summer 2025
EBSCO, Ipswich, MA, United States
EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.
Your Opportunity
As a Proprietary Content Intern, your primary responsibility is to provide editorial and administrative support to the Proprietary Content team in its mission of creating and maintaining quality reference content for the academic, public, and school library markets. You will accomplish this by taking on a variety of projects that support editorial and operational workflows and contribute to editorial maintenance goals.
This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories)
What You'll Do
- Update existing content and related data according to editorial and style guides
- Execute content quality improvement projects
- Actively participate in identifying and implementing process improvements
- Contribute to team standups and discussions
- Effectively and efficiently use content and project management tools
- Attend and contribute to team standups and discussions
You will be welcomed as a member of the Proprietary Content team (a team of about 9 people) and the larger Content Management organization. Our team enjoys the flexibility and greater work life balance working remotely offers. There will be ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success as an intern and your development and career growth at EIS.
About You
- Experience in a writing/editing environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Work
- Excellent language skills (especially grammar, editing, and writing) and research skills
- Bachelor's degree in progress
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style (17th ed.) and MLA Handbook (9th ed.)
- Familiarity with productivity platforms like Microsoft Teams and Monday.com
- Ability to accomplish a variety of tasks according to defined guidelines
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to proactively identify and communicate ideas for improvement
- Undergraduate field of study: English, Communications, Journalism, Liberal Arts or related field
Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.