Criterion Section Editor: AP Style & Fast Editorial Support

SilkRoad; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SilkRoad is seeking an editor for the Criterion sections. The role involves editing multiple quarterly pieces, ensuring organization, grammar and context, and aiding writers with research or interviews.

Editors attend weekly staff meetings, assign tasks with deadlines, and uphold AP-style standards. Applicants must be La Sierra students and work with minimal supervision, at a pay range of $16.90–$17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Editors must edit pieces for structure, grammar, context and clarity.
• Editors aid in writers' research or interviews when needed.
• Editors attend weekly editorial staff meetings and relay guidance to writers.
• Editors uphold journalistic standards and AP-style writing.
• Editors must work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Edit various Criterion section pieces per quarter with instruction.
• Edit pieces in multiple rounds per quarter.
• Ensure timely edits and meet deadlines.
• Provide guidance and assignments to writers after meetings.
• Attend writer workshops when required.

Skills

Editing

AP style

Research

Interviews

Deadline-driven

Education

University student

Job description

SilkRoad is seeking an editor for the Criterion sections. The role involves editing multiple quarterly pieces, ensuring organization, grammar and context, and aiding writers with research or interviews.

Editors attend weekly staff meetings, assign tasks with deadlines, and uphold AP-style standards. Applicants must be La Sierra students and work with minimal supervision, at a pay range of $16.90–$17.50 per hour.