Volunteer/Intern: Pro bono: Editor of "People" Content in Felix
• Copy edit and fact check all content for people stories in Felix and FelixMag.co, including editorial features, blog posts, slideshows, headlines/display copy, multimedia, and marketing copy
• Query appropriate writers and editors to resolve any issues with copy
• Work closely with editorial, design, photo, and production departments to ensure the quality and timeliness of the site’s multiple daily publishes, including keeping track of the status and flow of all copy, and, as the last editorial eye, reviewing and signing off on all human interest content before it is published
• Maintain and periodically update all people-related Felix and FelixMag.co copy editing resources and guides to make sure they are accurate and reflect any editorial changes
Qualifications
• A passion for men’s and women’s economic opportunities
• Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
• Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months or a college graduate with 1+ years experience
• Excellent command of the English language
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
• Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment with competing deadlines and priorities
• Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
• Conscientious, detail-oriented, and efficient, impeccable understanding of grammar and good writing
• Excellent understanding of the human psyche and an ability to capture the essence of a person and their contributions in an article
• Strong copy editing and research/fact checking experience in very fast-paced digital environment
• Proficient in Chicago Mannual of Style, MS Word, InCopy/InDesgin, MAC/PC platforms
• Experience with HTML and content management systems
• Fast, accurate and the ability to prioritize
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.