What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work Study Posn Student - Editorial, Design, and Production Internship - University Libraries/Univer position at University of Wyoming?
Job Description
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives
Job Title
Editorial, Design, and Production Intern - University Libraries/University Press of Colorado
Department Information
The University Press of Colorado is a nonprofit scholarly book publisher. The University of Wyoming is an institutional member of UPC and sponsors the University of Wyoming Press imprint.
Job location: Flexible work arrangement/remote
Pay rate or range: Starting salary is $12.70/hr.
Job Purpose
The University Press of Colorado (UPC), a nonprofit scholarly book publisher, is looking for an intern to aid the Editorial, Design, and Production (EDP) staff of the press with the editorial tasks involved in producing new projects.
The intern will assist with tasks such as vetting artwork, tagging manuscripts, checking correction entry, filing for CIP data, registering DOIs, proofreading and copyediting of various materials, correspondence with authors and freelancers, and attending meetings both within the department and across the press. Interns will also learn about the university press publishing world and become familiar with the two Chicago citation styles.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Editorial, Design, and Production Intern's responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationHigh School Diploma/GED
ExperienceExperience with Microsoft Office products and/or GSuite
Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
Attention to detail and communication skills applicable to all majors/career paths. Additional skills beneficial to communication and journalism and related fields.
Required Materials
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
About Laramie
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives
Job Title
Editorial, Design, and Production Intern - University Libraries/University Press of Colorado
Department Information
The University Press of Colorado is a nonprofit scholarly book publisher. The University of Wyoming is an institutional member of UPC and sponsors the University of Wyoming Press imprint.
Job location: Flexible work arrangement/remote
Pay rate or range: Starting salary is $12.70/hr.
Job Purpose
The University Press of Colorado (UPC), a nonprofit scholarly book publisher, is looking for an intern to aid the Editorial, Design, and Production (EDP) staff of the press with the editorial tasks involved in producing new projects.
The intern will assist with tasks such as vetting artwork, tagging manuscripts, checking correction entry, filing for CIP data, registering DOIs, proofreading and copyediting of various materials, correspondence with authors and freelancers, and attending meetings both within the department and across the press. Interns will also learn about the university press publishing world and become familiar with the two Chicago citation styles.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Editorial, Design, and Production Intern's responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
- Evaluating author-submitted figures for quality
- Learning the structure of a book and tagging manuscripts for typesetting
- Putting together the materials needed to file for CIP (Cataloging-in-Publication) data with the Library of Congress
- Registering DOIs (digital object identifiers) with CrossRef
- Maintaining and updating the press database
- Reviewing the final manuscript to ensure that correction entry is accurate
- Proofreading and light copyediting of marketing copy, reference lists, covers, and indexes
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
EducationHigh School Diploma/GED
ExperienceExperience with Microsoft Office products and/or GSuite
Other requirements: Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
- Experience with Zoom, Slack, and/or Box
- Sense of collaboration and the desire to be part of a team
- Organization, efficiency, and creativity capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commitment to creating environments where every person feels valued and respected
Attention to detail and communication skills applicable to all majors/career paths. Additional skills beneficial to communication and journalism and related fields.
Required Materials
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
- Resume
- Brief Statement of Interest (full cover letter not required; a paragraph will suffice). Please email an additional copy of your statement to laura@upcolorado.com
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
About Laramie
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
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