Copy Editor Intern

KIHOMAC, Inc.; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc. in Byron, Georgia invites motivated students to join our proposal development internship. You will proofread and edit proposals, responses to solicitations, and marketing materials while learning our standards and document-control practices.

You’ll work with proposal writers, subject matter experts, and BD staff, gaining exposure to the Government contracting process and the stages of proposal development. This paid internship is on-site at the Byron facility.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of written communication, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document organization
• Strong attention to detail and written communication
• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, and professional writing conventions
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word; familiarity with Track Changes, comments, and document formatting

Responsibilities

• Proofread and copy edit proposals, responses to solicitations, presentations, marketing materials, and other business documents
• Review documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, readability, formatting, and adherence to style guidelines
• Assist with formatting Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents using templates and styles
• Maintain document version control and incorporate comments from multiple contributors
• Participate in proposal reviews and learn stages of Government contracting proposal development process
• Perform final quality-control reviews prior to submission or publication
• Collaborate with proposal writers, technical subject matter experts, and Business Development personnel

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Post-high school education in English/Communications/Journalism/Technical Writing/Business Administration/Marketing

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Develop familiarity with KIHOMAC proposal development processes, templates, writing standards, and document-control practices
• Support the Proposal Manager and proposal team with proofreading and copy editing of proposals, responses to solicitations, presentations, marketing materials, and other business development documents
• Review documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, readability, formatting, and adherence to established style guidelines
• Assist with checking document consistency, including headings, acronyms, terminology, numbering, cross-references, tables, figures, and captions
• Assist with formatting and preparing Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents using established templates and styles
• Learn to distinguish between copy editing, substantive editing, and changes that require approval from the original author or technical subject matter expert
• Assist with maintaining document version control and incorporating comments and revisions from multiple contributors
• Participate in proposal reviews and learn the basic stages of the Government contracting proposal development process
• Assist with final document quality-control reviews prior to submission or publication
• Work collaboratively with proposal writers, technical subject matter experts, Business Development personnel, and other contributors
• Develop the ability to identify unclear or inconsistent content and appropriately raise questions rather than independently changing technical meaning
• Protect proprietary, competition-sensitive, and customer information encountered while performing assigned duties
• Accept coaching and editorial feedback and demonstrate progressive improvement throughout the internship
• Assist with department administrative duties as necessary to learn about the work being performed and contribute to department workload
• Interns will work 15–25 hours per week; summer interns will typically work 40 hours per week
• This position will work on-site at the KIHOMAC Byron, Georgia facility
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be actively enrolled in a post-high school education program in one of the following fields of study: English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Professional Writing, Business Administration, Marketing
• Preference will be given to Junior/Senior students with 3.0+ Overall GPAs or 3.5 Program GPAs

Experience

• 0+ years of professional experience in the required task area

• Must have a basic understanding of written communication, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document organization

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills required

• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional writing conventions required

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word; familiarity with Track Changes, comments, and document formatting preferred

• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat preferred

• Ability to review written material for consistency, clarity, formatting, and grammatical accuracy required

• Ability and willingness to learn new software, processes, and document standards required

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Salary

The projected salary range for this position is $17 - $18 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.