Student Worker- Brushfire Staff Editor

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brushfire Literature & Arts Journal is a student-run organization at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) that publishes two journals per year. All art reviewed and published by Brushfire is submitted through their website. The organization strives to represent the diversity, originality, and dedication of the artistic community and serve as a creative literary and visual work outlet for UNR students. Brushfire aims to connect with various art communities at UNR and throughout Reno, and also receives and publishes art from across the country. Staff and volunteers collaborate with other campus clubs and organizations to promote Brushfire’s name and purpose and to establish good relations with peer art organizations. Much of the work done will be with the help of co-workers and volunteers, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and working towards the organization's goals. Editors handle all concerns with literary and art submissions, including reviewing and editing submissions, communicating with submitters, and working alongside a volunteer judging panel. Editors will oversee all copyediting operations for the journal, which may include copyediting all poetry, prose, and overseeing other volunteer copyeditors. The Editor position will work with the Brushfire Executive Editor and fellow editors to make any last edits to the final proof of the journal. All staff members are required to attend weekly meetings.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a student of the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA and be enrolled
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Group Management skills
• Experience and/or knowledge in respective field of art
• A good understanding of the mechanics of the English language

Responsibilities

• Reviewing literature and art submissions, as well as contacting authors/artists regarding their submissions
• Copyediting all prose, poetry, and written content selected for journal publication
• Working with other editors to revise and send off final journal proof
• Attending weekly staff meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed