Temporary Bremner Editing Center Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Editing Assistant in the Bremner Center within the School of Journalism. You will work one-on-one with student writers to revise assignments, cover letters, and essays, explaining changes and supporting improvement.

Under supervision, you will help students where drafting is finished, focus on clarity, grammar, AP style, and provide constructive feedback. This role offers opportunities to develop editorial and communication skills in an academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related field.
• High level of English proficiency.
• Impeccable grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Edit student writing with a focus on revision and structural improvements.
• Maintain a presence in the Bremner Editing Center when the coordinator is unavailable.
• Attend JMC Study Hall sessions to assist students as scheduled.

Skills

AP style

Professional writing

Explain revisions

Concise writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or journalism

Job description

Position Overview

Students in the School of Journalism visit the Bremner Center for one-on-one help with editing their writing, including assignments, cover letters and application essays. They must be finished with a draft before they come in: The help is with revision and editing, not the initial writing process (though there is often lots of discussion about that as well). The assistant will work with student writers step by step through a piece of writing, pointing out what should be changed and explaining changes to correct mistakes and structural issues.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills:

• Thorough knowledge of how good professional/journalistic writing is structured, what it needs to include and what it should not include
• Familiarity with Associated Press style and common journalism and strategic communication writing formats
• Ability to explain why things are wrong or need to be changed.
• Ability to focus on clear, correct, concise writing.

Job Description

100%: Student Editing Assistance

• Under the guidance of the Bremner Editing Center Coordinator, the assistant will work individually with student writers editing their assignment, noting areas that need improvement and why, and explaining how to recognize and fix errors and structural problems.
• Maintain a presence in the editing center when the Coordinator is unavailable.
• Attend JMC Study Hall sessions to assist students, as scheduled between candidate and Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related field
2. High level of English proficiency, as evidenced by application materials.
3. Impeccable grammar, usage, spelling and punctuation as seen in application materials or provided work samples.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience editing writing in journalism or mass communication settings

Advertised Salary Range$20.00/hr

Anticipated Start DateMonday October 5, 2026