Texas Tech University Press
Available Position: Editorial Student Assistant
General Description:
Supports the editorial department of Texas Tech University Press, the book publishing arm of Texas Tech University (www.ttupress.org). Editorial duties include electronic manuscript preparation, proofreading and checking corrections, database entry, spreadsheet entry, and extensive professional correspondence via email, letter, and phone. Clerical duties include filing, shipping materials, and photocopying.
Specific Duties:
• Log in inquiries, proposals, and manuscripts; send acknowledgments, status updates, and routine rejection letters
• Assist editors in all aspects of manuscript development and peer review
• Assist editors in assembly and dissemination of editorial committee materials
• Assist editors in checking fitness of final book manuscripts
• Assist editors in electronic cleanup and coding of book manuscripts for transmittal into production
• Responsible for filing, copying, and routine mailing of editorial materials
• Assist editors in proofreading and checking of corrections
• Assist editors in archiving and returning materials pertaining to published books
Requirements:
• Enrollment as a full-time TTU undergraduate (junior or senior) for Fall 2015
• Demonstrated competence in humanities writing through academic success in a major such as English, Communications, History, or other writing-intensive major
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week
• Provide own transportation
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel
• Enthusiasm for developing a career in the publishing industry
Position is open for Summer I and II 2015, Fall 2015, and Spring 2016; candidates who can be employed for all of these consecutive semesters will be preferred.
If interested, please email (1) detailed cover letter, (2) current resume, and (3) short writing sample of no more than 5 pages to:
Joanna Conrad
Assistant Director/Editor-in-Chief
Texas Tech University Press
joanna.conrad@ttu.edu
806-834-5821
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Posted:
5/27/2015
Originator:
Joanna Conrad
Email:
joanna.conrad@ttu.edu
Department:
University Press
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