Editing Intern

About the role

HumAngle is looking for an Editing Intern in Abuja. The internship builds the editorial judgment, linguistic precision and verification habits needed for future editors, acting as a foundation for maintaining high-quality publishing standards. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior editors in preparing content, including proofreading and basic editing.
• Check material for grammar, spelling, punctuation, structure, clarity and consistency.
• Verify names, dates, statistics, hyperlinks, citations and basic facts.
• Learn HumAngle's style guide, editorial guidelines and publication workflows.
• Spot inconsistencies, ambiguities, unsubstantiated claims and potential ethical issues.
• Help write headlines, captions and summaries.
• Study how senior editors refine structure, argument and narrative flow.
• Take part in editorial meetings, training and story reviews.
• Keep content accurate under tight deadlines and gradually edit more complex manuscripts under supervision.

Required profile

• Strong command of written English and a keen eye for detail.
• A habit of extensive reading and a clear passion for journalism and editing.
• No prior professional editing experience required.
• Commitment to HumAngle's ethical standards and to balanced, professional international journalism.