Publishing Acquisitions Intern — Part-Time, Off-Campus

University of Florida; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 17 000 - 24 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Acquisitions Intern to assist the Acquisitions department of the State University System Press (University Press of Florida). The role involves work on book projects at all stages of acquisitions and various clerical duties, with emphasis on reading and discussing books to gain publishing industry experience.

The position offers an off-campus work location with a flexible 12–15 hour per week schedule and pays $15 per hour.

Qualificações

• High school diploma.
• Computer literacy including Windows and MS Office.
• Preferred college coursework or relevant experience in publishing, copyediting and proofreading.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.

Responsabilidades

• Create and maintain records in the press database.
• Assist with evaluation and preparation of projects for the press’s faculty editorial boards, including drafting editorial comments and bios.
• Evaluate images submitted for transmittal to Editorial, Design, and Production.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer review.
• Create book castoffs to estimate length of publications.
• Send letters to newly published authors.
• Review initial project submissions for prospective publication and route to appropriate editor.
• Read and evaluate proposals for projects under consideration.
• Compose project summaries for advance contract circulation.
• Draft revision and resubmit letters summarizing peer reviews.
• Attend department meetings to discuss projects under consideration.
• Research prospective peer reviewers for projects under consideration.
• Review conference programs and identify prospective projects and authors of interest.
• Researching course adoption potential for prospective book projects.
• Conduct other research projects as needed.

Conhecimentos

Computer literacy

Windows knowledge

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

High school diploma

College coursework or relevant experience

Ferramentas

Adobe Photoshop

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University of Florida is seeking an OPS Acquisitions Intern to assist the Acquisitions department of the State University System Press (University Press of Florida). The role involves work on book projects at all stages of acquisitions and various clerical duties, with emphasis on reading and discussing books to gain publishing industry experience.

The position offers an off-campus work location with a flexible 12–15 hour per week schedule and pays $15 per hour.