Nonprofit

Publications Editorial Intern

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Alexandria, VA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 8, 2025
    End Date:
    November 21, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    August 26, 2025
    Payment:
    Hourly
    Hours Per Week:
    Max 25 hours/ week

    Description

    This position would assist with editorial tasks related to Peer Magazine, Crest Books, and The War Cry, performing copyediting, research, substantive editing and content creation.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Assists Managing Editor with proofreading Crest Books manuscripts and performing other editorial responsibilities as assigned (35% of work). Helps the Editorial Assistant for Peer Magazine gather, write, edit, and produce content for Peer Magazine, the national youth publication of The Salvation Army (60% of work). Provides support and editorial functions for other publications within the Publications department (such as The War Cry) when assigned (5% of work).

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Pitches article and story ideas and communicating with freelance writers.

    Writes and reports on stories in the Panorama department.

    Pitches interviews to agents.

    Researches topics and trends related to faith, community, and culture that is relevant for Generation Z.

    Supports editorial production during two rounds of edits for Peer.

    Contributes articles for Peer Magazine online if needed.

    Proofreads Crest Books manuscripts, looking for grammatical and spelling errors.

    Performs other related work as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    Bachelor’s degree or degree in process.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    Excellent attention to detail.

    Strong writing and editing skills with an understanding of or willingness to learn AP Style.

    Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud.

    Work in the office, in person.

    Ability to provide references.

    HOURS AND DURATION

    25 hours per week

    This position would assist with editorial tasks related to Peer Magazine, Crest Books, and The War Cry, performing copyediting, research, substantive editing and content creation.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Assists Managing Editor with proofreading Crest Books manuscripts and performing other editorial responsibilities as assigned (35% of work). Helps the Editorial Assistant for Peer Magazine gather, write, edit, and produce content for Peer Magazine, the national youth publication of The Salvation Army (60% of work). Provides support and editorial functions for other publications within the Publications department (such as The War Cry) when assigned (5% of work).

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Pitches article and story ideas and communicating with freelance writers.

    Writes and reports on stories in the Panorama department.

    Pitches interviews to agents.

    Researches topics and trends related to faith, community, and culture that is relevant for Generation Z.

    Supports editorial…

    Location

    On-site
    Alexandria, VA, USA

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