Editorial Intern

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University invites applications for an Editorial Intern in The Contemporary West. The role supports editors through editorial, production, and promotional activities during the spring semester on the Ogden campus.

Candidates must be MA English students, with graduate editing coursework and strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Proficiency in MS Office is required; work study eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in good academic standing in the Master of Arts in English program at Weber State University.
• Must have completed a graduate-level course in Journal Editing and Publishing.
• Must have excellent writing, communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Must be able to learn software systems used in the editing and design process, as well as basic computer skills in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread the selected entries.
• Correspond with contributors.
• Adhere to publication schedule.
• Contribute to the website design.
• Upload polished work to the website.
• Meet weekly with the Managing Editors and bi-weekly with the Editor.
• Promote the published issue along with the Editors on social media.
• Organize and facilitate the issue launch with the Managing Editor and the Editors.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Education

Master of Arts in English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: Editorial Intern

Requisition Number: H02079P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 4-8

Months per year: 3

Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $15.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

Weber: The Contemporary West at Weber State University seeks applicants for a spring semester Editorial Intern position. The qualified candidates will work with the Editors throughout the editorial, production, and promotional processes.

Editorial Intern Duties Include

• Editing and proofreading the selected entries.


• Corresponding with contributors.


• Adhering to publication schedule.


• Contributing to the website design.


• Uploading polished work to the website.


• Meeting weekly with the Managing Editors and bi-weekly with the Editor.


• Promoting the published issue along with the Editors on social media.


• Organizing and facilitating the issue launch with the Managing Editor and the Editors.

Required Qualifications

Must be a student in good academic standing in the Master of Arts in English program at Weber State University.

Must have completed a graduate-level course in Journal Editing and Publishing.

Must have excellent writing, communication, editing, and proofreading skills.

Must be able to learn software systems used in the editing and design process, as well as basic computer skills in MS Office.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Study eligible.

Background Check?

No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 10/28/2026 Review Date 10/30/2026 Job Close Date 11/28/2026 Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29638 Notes to Applicant