University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

49d•$11 - $11•Onsite

About The Position

The University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern will assist UPK's Editorial, Design, and Production Department. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about scholarly publishing and get hands-on experience in a relaxed but professional work environment.

Requirements

Must be able to work a regular weekly schedule of 10 or more hours between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, as evidenced by application materials.
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in a career in publishing, as evidenced by application materials.
6 months or more work experience in editing and/or publishing or 6 or more credit hours of related coursework.
A letter of recommendation from faculty.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills as evidenced through coursework and/or work history.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, as evidenced by application materials.
Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, as evidenced by application materials.