Intern - Proofreading

Organizational Context

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is a regional commission of the United Nations dedicated to fostering economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. This internship is within the Graphic Design Unit of the Division of Documents and Publications at ECLAC in Santiago, Chile, supporting the production of official documents and publications.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide practical experience in proofreading and document management within a UN regional commission. The intern will support the Graphic Design Unit by reviewing the layout of documents, ensuring accurate incorporation of editorial corrections and author changes, managing document materials from the gDoc system, and tracking document progress to meet production deadlines. This role contributes to the timely and accurate dissemination of ECLAC's publications and reports, supporting the organization's mission of economic and social development in the region.

Responsibilities

Review the page layout of documents prepared by the Graphic Design Unit, verifying correct text application and formatting. Ensure accurate implementation of editorial corrections and author changes in the final layouts. Manage and organize document materials from the gDoc system for publication and document design. Track documents in progress, contributing to monitoring advancements and adherence to established deadlines throughout the editorial production stages. Support the Supervisor of the Editorial Graphic Unit in daily tasks related to document preparation and quality control.

Work Experience

Professional work experience is not required for this UN Internship Programme. However, a relevant academic background in a closely related field is necessary.

Skills

Proofreading, document layout review, editorial correction implementation, document material management, progress tracking, adherence to deadlines, Spanish (written and spoken fluency), English (knowledge).

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