Summer Intern, XQ Institute: Content & Editorial at Emerson Collective

Role and Responsibilities

• Support writing and editorial needs as part of the XQ Content team, collaborating with Community, Product, Policy, and Schools & Systems colleagues as needed.
• Draft and edit journalism-style articles, interviews, newsletter content, and social media posts to share stories about XQ’s work and partners.
• Develop materials to strengthen XQ’s brand and communications presence—such as press kits, digital one-pagers, media contact lists, and internal spokesperson guides. Conduct a scan of XQ school and partner websites and other publicly available communications to ensure alignment with XQ brand guidelines. Coordinate with the Schools & Systems teams where follow-up is needed. 
• Map the high school transformation ecosystem, including cataloguing the different stakeholders, their areas of focus, and their brand positioning relative to XQ.
• Contribute creative ideas to editorial planning, social storytelling, and content strategy discussions.

Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements

• Rising undergraduate senior, preferably studying marketing or communications, English, or a related field.
• Prior experience writing or editing for a publication, school paper, blog, or other media outlet is a plus.
• A proven background in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Creative, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Able to take initiative and drive projects forward independently, asking questions and seeking guidance when needed.
• Bold and imaginative thinker who enjoys connecting storytelling with strategy.
• Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen.