The University Press of Colorado, a nonprofit scholarly book publisher, is looking for an intern to aid the Editorial, Design, and Production (EDP) staff of the press with the editorial tasks involved in producing new projects.
The intern will assist with tasks such as vetting artwork, tagging manuscripts, checking correction entry, filing for CIP data, registering DOIs, proofreading and copyediting of various materials, correspondence with authors and freelancers, and attending meetings both within the department and across the press. Interns will also learn about the university press publishing world and become familiar with the two Chicago citation styles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Editorial, Design, and Production Intern's responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
- Evaluating author-submitted figures for quality
- Learning the structure of a book and tagging manuscripts for typesetting
- Putting together the materials needed to file for CIP (Cataloging-in-Publication) data with the Library of Congress
- Registering DOIs (digital object identifiers) with CrossRef
- Maintaining and updating the press database
- Reviewing the final manuscript to ensure that correction entry is accurate
- Proofreading and light copyediting of marketing copy, reference lists, covers, and indexes
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Experience: Experience with Microsoft Office products, Zoom, GSuite, Slack, and Box
Other:
- organization, efficiency, and creativity
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- sense of collaboration and the desire to be part of a team
- strong commitment to diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following in order to be considered for the position:
- Resume
- Brief Statement of Interest (full cover letter not required; a paragraph will suffice). Please email an additional copy of your statement to laura@upcolorado.com