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Southwest Airlines · 1 day ago

Technical Writer Summer 2026 Internship

TX-Dallas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Southwest Airlines is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment and is looking for a Technical Writer Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will be responsible for editing technical documents, drafting original content, publishing manual updates, and communicating professionally with team members and customers.

Public Transportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Quickly and accurately editing technical documents within established timeframes in accordance with style guides

Drafting original content and work with existing content to improve readability, including working with content management systems and structured authoring tools

Regularly revising technical material with strict adherence to the established workflow

Publishing electronic and paper manual updates and distributing revisions Companywide

Developing new forms

Working with graphic programs to optimize images in various formats

Prioritizing multiple projects under tight deadlines

Researching internal and external resources to help resolve conflicting information

Communicating with Leaders, Coworkers, and Customers respectfully and professionally

Completing other ad hoc tasks as assigned by Leadership

Qualification

Technical WritingMicrosoft Office SuiteXMLAdobe AcrobatStructured AuthoringProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required

Progress towards degree, major, or minor English, Communication, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a similar degree required

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your university) at the time of application and during the internship

Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application

Must be at least 18 years of age

You must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number to complete the full hiring process

Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communication skills

Strong editing and proofreading skills

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)

Ability to work independently and willingness to function as part of a team

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and complete assignments with tight deadlines

Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment