Editorial Intern

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

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT invites applications for a spring Editorial Intern. The role supports editors through the editorial, production, and promotional processes, including editing, proofreading, contributor communication, and website work.

Responsibilities include adhering to publication schedules, promoting the issue on social media, and organizing launches, with weekly/bi-weekly meetings. Must be a MA in English student with editing coursework.

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

• 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.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

MS Office

Education

MA in English program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Hourly Pay Rate

$15.00

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.

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents