Summer 2026 Productional Editorial Intern
State of Iowa
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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Naval Education and Training Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$50,762 - $65,990
per year
Type
Closes
February 6, 2026
GS-5 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting a public affairs office at a naval training command by helping create written materials, managing social media, handling customer inquiries, and coordinating events and visitors.
It's a good fit for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and basic tech savvy who enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment.
Entry-level experience in writing, social media, or customer service would make you a strong candidate.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level, including preparing and proofreading written communications for grammar, spelling, and formatting
- Experience managing enterprise social media accounts, including uploading photos and videos
- Providing customer service, such as answering calls, greeting visitors, and responding to emails
- Using a digital camera to capture photos and videos
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for developing and maintaining information
- Assisting with research, writing news briefs per AP and Department of Navy style guides, and managing event scheduling
Full Job Description
You will serve as an EDITORIAL ASSISTANT in the PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE of RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of SPECIALIZED experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Preparing and proofreading written communication ensuring proper spelling, capitalization, grammar, and formatting; 2.
Managing enterprise social media accounts; 3. Providing customer service to include receiving calls, greeting visitors and responding to email; 4. Using a digital camera to capture photos and video. 5.
Developing and maintaining information in software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will assist supervisor, in gathering and researching information for various publications.
- You will write news briefs in accordance with Associated Press and Department of Navy style guides.
- You will update social media to include uploading photos and video.
- You will serve as the point of contact for the Public Affairs Office for internal and external customers.
- You will manage event/tour scheduling and assist with managing special guests and visitors.
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