Temporary Assistant Editor
About The Position
The Office of Alumni Publications is seeking a Temporary Assistant Editor for the Cornellians. Cornellians is a digital publication that keeps readers up to date with Cornell life today; shares stories from the University’s rich and compelling history; celebrates its diversity; and showcases the accomplishments of its graduates, faculty, and students. The publication leverages the digital environment through lively prose, imagery, and video, as well as other multimedia and interactive formats. Cornellians is produced by its editorial staff in partnership with the Division of Alumni Affairs and Development and with Cornell Brand Communications within the Division of University Relations.
Requirements
- Good understanding of grammar.
- Gain familiarity with Cornellians’ editorial style.
- Be a meticulous researcher.
Responsibilities
- Proofread, name-check, and fact-check every one of the 75+ columns for each bimonthly Class Notes section of Cornellians.
- Verify names and facts using the alumni database, alumni-submitted news forms, and the Internet.
- Notify the Senior Editor of any inaccuracies—in the columns or in the database—that come to light from their research.
- Help minimize errors, maintain consistency across sections, and uphold the publication’s editorial standards and reputation with alumni readers.
Benefits
- employee wellness
- workshops
- childcare assistance
- adoption assistance
- parental leave
- flexible work options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
