Checks for grammatical and factual accuracy. Revises and verifies final copy prior to publication. 2. Maintains contact with authors, printers, faculty, staff and others associated with published work.
3. Tracks copy through editing and production stages. Performs layout work, coordinates production schedules, and ensures printing deadlines are met.
4. May assist in writing copy for department, school, and University publications. 5. Performs clerical functions incidental to editorial activities.
Required Skill / ability 1 : Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and follow-through.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, for both internal and external communication. Required Skill / ability 2 : Abilityto function independently and as part of an integrated team in a fast-paced environment.
Self-directed and resourceful; ability totake initiative, problem-solve, and exercise independent judgment. Abilityto multitaskeffectively with demanding time constraints andfollow through on tasks without much oversight.
Required Skill / ability 3 : Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapttochange effectively, often with short notice.
Required Skill / ability 4 : Proven interest inthe work of literary journals,journalism,or contemporary literarypublishing.
Required Skill / ability 5 : Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlookor similar systems. Ability and willingness to learn new technology and systems, such as Workday,AirTable, and more.
Preferred Education : Related professional work experience in literary magazines, including internships, or relevantBachelor'sdegree in a related field.
Strong interest in contemporary literature, journalism, andpublishing. A cover letter is required for consideration. Work Week : Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title : Editorial Assistant 1 University Job Title : Editorial Assistant 1 Preferred Education, Experience and Skills : Related professional work experience in literary magazines, including internships, or relevantBachelor'sdegree in a related field.
Strong interest in contemporary literature, journalism, andpublishing. A cover letter is required for consideration. Four years of related work experience, two of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school level education;
or two years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.