Intern Content Editor & Publisher

Responsibilities:

• Edit draft articles received from internal research and scraping tools
• Improve readability, grammar, tone, and clarity
• Apply proper article structure using headings (H1–H4), bullet points, tables, and short paragraphs
• Accuracy & Fact-Checking
• Verify factual claims, dates, figures, procedures, and requirements
• Cross-check information against official and reputable sources
• Update outdated or incorrect information before publication
• Flag unclear, misleading, or unverifiable content for review
• Add outbound links or footnotes to credible and authoritative sources (e.g. government bodies, regulators, universities, recognised institutions)
• Ensure citations are relevant, accurate, and properly placed
• Avoid low-quality, promotional, or unreliable sources
  
• Apply basic SEO best practices, including:
• Proper heading hierarchy
  
• Internal linking to relevant pages
• Optimised formatting for readability
  
• Upload, format, and publish content via the CMS (e.g., WordPress)
  
• Ensure correct categories, tags, and URLs are applied
• Conduct final reviews before content goes live
• Ensure articles meet editorial, compliance, and platform guidelines
• Check formatting across desktop and mobile views
• Maintain consistency across multiple websites or content hubs
• Work closely with Content Managers, SEO teams, and researchers
• Receive feedback and implement editorial revisions
• Learn content publishing workflows, SEO fundamentals, and editorial standards
• Maintain a log of published articles and completed tasks

Requirements:

Essential:

• Strong written English and grammar skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow structured editorial guidelines
• Basic understanding of online content and websites
• Willingness to fact-check and verify information independently
• Comfortable working with AI-generated or scraped content

Desirable (Not Mandatory):

• Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS
• Basic understanding of SEO concepts
• Experience editing academic, legal, or informational content
• Interest in digital publishing, media, or content operations

Tools You May Use:

• WordPress or equivalent CMS
• Google Docs / Microsoft Word
• Online research tools and official websites
• SEO and editorial checklists (training provided)
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of articles edited and published per week/month
• Accuracy rate (minimal post-publication corrections)
• Quality and relevance of citations used
• Turnaround time from draft to published content
• Compliance with editorial and formatting standards

What You Will Learn:

• Professional content editing and publishing workflows
• Fact-checking and source verification techniques
• SEO fundamentals for editorial content
• CMS publishing and content management best practices
• Working with AI-assisted content pipelines

Who This Role Is Suitable For:

• Students or recent graduates in media, communications, law, humanities, IT, or related fields
• Individuals interested in digital publishing, content operations, or editorial roles
• Candidates seeking hands-on experience in a fast-growing digital content environment