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National Association of Insurance Commissioners Editing Intern in Kansas City, Missouri
Job Description:
The Editing Department of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is seeking a highly motivated individual for an editorial internship . We are looking for a team member who would enjoy working for an organization that strives daily to support the public good and make a difference. This position is in the NAIC’s state-of-the-art offices in 1111 Main in the heart of downtown Kansas City, which includes great restaurants and top-notch entertainment venues.
This internship allows individuals to participate in areas of the NAIC’s publication production process. It is ideal for individuals seeking a career in English, journalism, or communications.
Responsibilities include:
Reviewing, proofreading, and editing NAIC written work product within the specified deadline to ensure: 1) grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation are used correctly; and 2) work product adheres to the NAIC House Style Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook.
Verifying facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.
Maintaining the editing production chart of editing projects in MS Excel.
Reviewing the Proceedings to confirm attachments, content lists, page numbers, and other QA and formatting standards are met.
Skills and abilities:
Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
Experience working with MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with Associated Press style.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively on a team or work independently.
Requirements:
The editorial internship is a hybrid position requiring a commitment of 20–25 hours per week between the business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT and working in the office once a week.
Compensation: $15 per hour
Interested in learning more about the amazing benefits the NAIC offers? Visit our Benefits (http://content.naic.org/about/benefits) page for more information.
The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NAIC
Company Overview
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a member-focused, non-profit Association supporting state insurance commissioners, and their departments, to effectively regulate the insurance industry and protect consumers. Headquartered in Kansas City, New York, and Washington DC, our 150-year-old Association offers the coordination of expertise in policy and regulation among state departments, data and technology, financial regulatory support, training and education, and resources for ongoing collaboration among the states and jurisdictions.
Diversity Statement
Our member-driven Association supports the dynamic and diverse needs of state regulatory agencies and the consumers of insurance products and services. Through our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we believe our employees provide a wide range of experience and expertise to generate better ideas and solve complex problems consumers and our members face as insurance products and regulations evolve over time.
Guiding Principles
• We put customers first
• We are committed to continuous improvement
• We succeed by working together
• We do what it takes to get the job done
• We communicate often
• We treat colleagues with respect and honesty
