Temporary Bremner Editing Center Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Bremner Editing Center at the University of Kansas is seeking an assistant to provide one-on-one editing support for School of Journalism students. You will guide revisions, explain changes, and help improve assignments, cover letters, and application essays.

Under the Coordinator, you will work with student writers, maintain a presence in the editing center, and assist during JMC Study Hall sessions as scheduled.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Journalistic writing

AP style

Explain revisions

Concise writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in 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

As evidenced in application materials, the successful candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism or related field
High level of English proficiency, as evidenced by application materials.
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