School of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences - Student Assistant Editor

High Point University • High Point, NC

81d • $10

About The Position

The Student Assistant Editor will assist with the editorial processes for HPU’s Innovation Journal of Creative and Scholarly Works. This role is designed for a detail-oriented student passionate about research, academic publishing, and supporting fellow students in the dissemination of their work. The position offers hands-on experience with academic journal production, from manuscript review to publication.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Currently enrolled student at High Point University, preferably with coursework in writing, editing, or research-intensive fields.
• Must be able to provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) academic writing conventions and citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and organizing submissions, ensuring they align with the journal’s guidelines and quality standards.
• Provide initial feedback on submissions, focusing on clarity, formatting, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Collaborate with faculty editors and peer reviewers to facilitate the review process and track revisions.
• Help maintain an organized database of submissions, tracking each piece’s status from submission to publication.
• Assist in coordinating communication with authors regarding revisions, acceptance, and publication timelines.
• Conduct copyediting and proofreading tasks on accepted submissions, focusing on grammar, style, and academic integrity.
• Verify citation formats and ensure consistent application of the journal’s style guidelines.
• Support the layout and design process, ensuring that final publications meet the journal's visual and formatting standards.
• Collaborate with the editorial team on the creation of digital and print editions, preparing documents for publication.
• Assist in promoting journal calls for submissions, new issues, and events through social media, campus announcements, and other channels.
• Participate in outreach activities to encourage a broad and diverse range of submissions from the HPU undergraduate community.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience with academic journal production.
• Opportunity to support fellow students in the dissemination of their work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree