Assistant Editor

Friends of the Princeton University Library; Princeton (NJ); Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Assistant Editor will collaborate with the Friends Editor to develop content for the FPUL Review, published in print and online twice during each academic year, at the beginning of the spring and fall semesters. The Review contains articles about Friends-sponsored activities, events, acquisitions, grant and award programs, and other Friends-related news.

Responsibilities include writing event articles, coordinating assignments, proofreading pages, and photographing events when staff

Qualifications

• 5+ years of writing and editing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Ability to attend events outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Attend in person and write articles about Friends events, especially Small Talks (300-500 words per Talk).
• Coordinate with the Editor in dividing writing assignments on other activities and events (600-900 words).
• Proofread the layout of the Review pages and assist with proofreading the Chronicle when asked.
• Photograph events when Library staff photographers are unavailable (no formal photography experience required).
• Assist in writing captions for photographs and images in the Review.
• Recommend stories and event coverage, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing & editing

Copyediting

Proofreading

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

The Assistant Editor's principal responsibility will be working closely with the Friends Editor in developing content for the FPUL Review, published in print and online twice during each academic year, at the beginning of the spring and fall semesters. The Review contains articles about Friends-sponsored activities, events, acquisitions, grant and award programs, and other Friends-related news.

Specific duties

• Attend in person and write articles about Friends events, especially the three to five Small Talks each semester (articles generally run 300-500 words per Talk).
• Coordinate with the Editor in dividing writing assignments on other activities and events such as exhibition openings and talks at the Friends spring and fall dinners (generally 600-900 words).
• Proofread the layout of the Review pages prior to publication, and assist with proofreading the Princeton University Library Chronicle when asked.
• Photograph events when Library staff photographers are unavailable (no formal photography experience required).
• Assist in writing captions for photographs and images in the Review.
• Recommend stories and event coverage, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• 5+ years of writing and editing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Ability to attend events outside of normal business hours (evenings and weekends).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and Google Workspace.

Details

Part-time, one-year contract position (with possibility of renewal), ranging between 20 and 30 hours a week, especially during busy times of the year. The successful candidate works remotely but must be available to attend events within the Princeton, NJ area. Anticipated salary $35-$50 an hour depending on experience.

Applications close on 9 October 2026.