Wellesley, MA, USA
21 days ago
Copy Editor
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Position Title Copy Editor Student Status Work Study Optional –You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position. Work Location Springfield Campus Department Honors College Hiring Range $15.00/hour Department/Employer Operating Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday How many hours per week are required? 20 Description of Primary Duties LOGOS: A Journal of Undergraduate Research is accepting applications for a Copy Editor. The Copy Editor is expected to work 20 hours per week during the summer and fall (August to November) or until the work is complete. It is a compensated internship with an hourly wage of $15.00. This position may be used to satisfy internship requirements in applicable majors and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities
❖ Edits and proofreads all accepted submissions for grammar, phrasing, noticeable content issues, clarity, consistency, punctuation, documentation, and up-to-date sourcing format.
❖ Works with the Managing Editor to lay out content and pages for LOGOS and design the front and back covers.
❖ Build the journal in InDesign based on the provided layout.
❖ Assists with promotional events and campus advertising. Required Qualifications Necessary Skills
❖ Basic Adobe InDesign knowledge and competency in design.
❖ Effective oral and written communication skills.
❖ Strong knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and language mechanics.
❖ Knowledge of documentation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
❖ Responsiveness to feedback and willingness to revise appropriately.
❖ Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.
❖ Teamwork and collaborative learning and participation.
❖ Experience with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop is a plus, but not required.

Requirements
❖ Be a junior, senior, or graduate student. Note: Graduate students may not hold this position simultaneously with a graduate assistantship.
❖ Be in Springfield during August-November of 2024.
❖ Note that Professional Writing, English, Communication, Journalism, or Mass Media majors with previous editorial experience and current or former members of the Honors College may be preferred. Required Certifications Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a portfolio of design, publication, editing, and writing samples to the Honors College by July 12, 2024. Interviews with the Managing Editor and the Honors College staff will be scheduled as applications are received. Contact Information Telephone417-836-6370
Email honorscollege@missouristate.edu
Location University Hall Room 212Website Addresswww.MissouriState.edu/honors Disclaimer Disclaimer for off campus positions only.

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Posting Detail

Open Date 06/07/2024 Close Date 06/30/2024 Posting Number 20240093STU Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Online Portfolio Other Documents -1 Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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* How many credit hours are you currently enrolled in?

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* Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better? Yes No I don't know * Are you currently seeking a degree (or teacher certification) at Missouri State University? Yes No I'm not sure. * Are you a current Missouri State University Student? Yes No * Please indicate your skill level with Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

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