Editing Intern - Fall 2018

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Are you always the first person to find a typo? Have you written for a school newspaper, literary magazine, or a professional news site? Are you a recent college graduate or a graduate student looking for an internship? Do you have experience editing, have impeccable grammar, and know the difference between AP and MLA? Great – this may be the editing gig for you!

As one of the fastest growing tech companies in NYC and the leader in revolutionizing how Americans move from one home to another, the Updater team gets pretty busy. We need a brilliant part-time editing intern to help our Content Marketing Manager edit the dozens of SEO-optimized blog posts that our content team churns out. This position is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring editor to hone and refine their craft.

As our Editing Intern, you’ll be responsible for line editing our content writers, fact-checking their work, and ensuring consistency for the Updater voice and style.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Edit dozens of blog posts and rewrite copy when necessary
  • Maintain and update the Updater Style Guide
  • Check blog posts for SEO optimization
  • Upload blog posts in Squarespace
  • Share new ideas to improve existing content processes and actively seek solutions to our biggest pain points

What We Expect From You

  • You’re a recent college grad or grad student looking for a hands-on editing gig with an innovative startup
  • You have at least a working knowledge of Squarespace
  • You have impeccable grammar and believe in the power of a well-placed Oxford Comma
  • You’re extremely detail-oriented
  • You like working on a fast-paced, friendly team!
  • You’ve moved at least once in your life and dream of a world where moving doesn’t suck
  • You can work from our HQ in Union Square

Compensation

  • This is a paid internship

 About Updater

Updater makes moving easier for the 17 million households that relocate every year in the US. With Updater, users seamlessly transfer utilities, update accounts and records, forward mail, and much more. Hundreds of the most prominent real estate companies in the US (from real estate brokerages to multifamily and relocation companies) rely on Updater’s real estate products to save clients hours with a branded and personalized Updater moving experience.

Headquartered in New York City, Updater has raised nearly $100 million from leading investors, including SoftBank Capital, IA Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Second Century Ventures (the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®), and more. For more information, please visit www.updater.com.

Updater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Union Square is the core neighborhood for tech in New York City. We love that it's a transportation hub and filled with delicious lunch options!

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