What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer/Editor Intern position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Raleigh, NC team is looking for a Technical Writer/Editor Intern to join our Safety team.
VHB’s Safety Practice works nationally with Federal, State, and local governments to improve roadway safety for all users. Projects include low-cost roadway safety improvements, safety plans, reference guides for State and local practitioners, and tools for communicating research into practice (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, online videos, articles).
Responsibilities
- Provide editorial review of technical/research reports, including grammar checks and formatting to client requirements
- Prepare marketing and communication materials to support full research reports, such as case studies, executive summaries, PowerPoint presentations, and information articles
- Thoroughly reviews client deliverables, marketing materials, and proposal materials for consistency across all products
- Build and maintain working relationships with colleagues
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with multiple, simultaneous deadlines
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field and demonstrated experience writing, editing, or developing communication products
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
VHB does not provide housing for internships.
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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