Editorial Production Intern: Detail-Oriented Publishing

Southern Arkansas University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Internship seminar series

Experience with professional events

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is offering a paid internship at Cato Press in Washington, DC, focusing on editorial tasks such as copyediting and proofreading manuscripts. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in book publishing and proficiency in the Chicago Manual of Style.

The internship requires part-time commitment, with a minimum of 25 hours per week, and provides valuable experience alongside competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in book publishing, copyediting, or editorial work.
• Strong editorial judgment and application of the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Proficient in using online databases for research and fact-checking.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread manuscripts and publications.
• Format references according to CMOS standards.
• Verify quotations and data against primary sources.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Proficiency in Microsoft Word Track Changes

Research skills in social sciences or humanities

Attention to detail

Education

Demonstrated interest in book publishing or editorial work

Tools

PDF markup tools

Job description

Southern Arkansas University is offering a paid internship at Cato Press in Washington, DC, focusing on editorial tasks such as copyediting and proofreading manuscripts. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in book publishing and proficiency in the Chicago Manual of Style.

The internship requires part-time commitment, with a minimum of 25 hours per week, and provides valuable experience alongside competitive pay.