Texas Tech University Press is seeking a current student (junior, senior, or graduate) to work in our Editorial department as a Student Assistant. Must be a highly proficient written communicator with excellent grammatical skills.
The Editorial Student Assistant 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.
Requirements:
· Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Texas Tech University.
· Demonstrated competence in writing through academic success in a writing-intensive major such as English, Communications, History, etc.
· Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
· Professional communication skills—particularly via email—that utilize correct grammar.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
· High proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
· Available to work in position for at least two consecutive semesters.
· Enthusiasm for developing a career in the publishing industry.
Now taking applications for Fall 2016/Spring 2017 school year. This is an hourly wage position.
If interested, please email (1) cover letter, (2) current resume, and (3) short writing sample of no more than 5 pages to:
Joanna Conrad
Assistant Director, Texas Tech University Press
joanna.conrad@ttu.edu
