Editorial Lead — Student Press (Part-Time)

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for the part-time Assistant Editor of Cornerstone Press. This role supports editing, scheduling training for undergrad staff, and coordinating manuscripts with the publisher and authors.

The position is 10 hours per week, with starting wage of $24.97 per hour. Candidates should have editing experience in fiction, poetry, or prose, and preferably a bachelor's in English or writing.

Qualifications

• Experience editing fiction, poetry, and prose.
• Proficiency with word processing software.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, or Writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver editorial training for undergraduate staff each semester.
• Edit, copyedit, and coordinate timelines for manuscripts.
• Delegate projects to managing editors and ensure training and experience goals.
• Deliver edited manuscripts to publisher/director for production and layout.
• Advise on editorial policies and recruit student interns.

Skills

Editing

Word processing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in English or Writing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cornerstone Press experience

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for the part-time Assistant Editor of Cornerstone Press. This role supports editing, scheduling training for undergrad staff, and coordinating manuscripts with the publisher and authors.

The position is 10 hours per week, with starting wage of $24.97 per hour. Candidates should have editing experience in fiction, poetry, or prose, and preferably a bachelor's in English or writing.