Description

ABOUT US

Headquartered in Lexington, KY, Associations International (AI) is an award-winning, client-focused association management company serving both domestic and international associations. We partner with volunteer leaders to build extraordinary communities and bring our clients’ missions to life. 

THE ROLE

The Website Content & Editorial Intern with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) supports the Marketing & Communications team through website content editing, proofreading, publishing support, and content quality assurance. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented student interested in editorial work, digital publishing, and web content management.

We’re looking for a strong writer and careful editor who enjoys polishing content, maintaining consistency, and ensuring accuracy across digital platforms. The intern will gain hands-on experience working with website content, editorial processes, AP Style, content governance, and WordPress publishing within a global professional association environment. This position is best suited for students interested in journalism, editing, publishing, communications, or digital content operations.

 Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing maintenance, accuracy, and consistency of content across ICF’s website. 
• Proofread and edit website copy, blog posts, landing pages, and other digital content for grammar, clarity, tone, formatting, and AP Style consistency. 
• Assist with content quality assurance, including link validation, formatting checks, accessibility reviews, and content updates. 
• Support blog publishing workflows in WordPress, including formatting, tagging, optimization, and final pre-publication review. 
• Help maintain editorial calendars, content templates, workflows, and documentation to support collaboration across teams. 
• Review existing website content and identify opportunities to improve readability, consistency, and user experience. 
• Assist with light content updates and revisions based on established brand and editorial guidelines. 
• Support administrative and coordination tasks related to website and content projects. 
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff across the organization to support content and communications initiatives. 

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in journalism, communications, English, marketing, digital media, or a related field. 
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Familiarity with AP Style and interest in applying editorial standards consistently across content. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. 
• Comfortable reviewing content carefully for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and formatting. 
• Ability to follow established editorial, brand, and style guidelines. 
• Interest in digital publishing, website content management, and content operations. 
• Familiarity with WordPress or other content management systems preferred. 
• Basic understanding of SEO, UX, accessibility, and website content best practices preferred. 
• Basic image editing skills (e.g., resizing or cropping images for web use) are a plus.

Associations International is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact HR at 859-226-4221.