Editorial Intern
Position Details
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Editorial Intern
Requisition Number H02079P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 4-8
Months per year 3
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate $15.00
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
Weber: The Contemporary West at Weber State University seeks applicants for a spring semester Editorial Intern position. The qualified candidates will work with the Editors throughout the editorial, production, and promotional processes.
Editorial Intern duties include:
- Editing and proofreading the selected entries.
- Corresponding with contributors.
- Adhering to publication schedule.
- Contributing to the website design.
- Uploading polished work to the website.
- Meeting weekly with the Managing Editors and bi-weekly with the Editor.
- Promoting the published issue along with the Editors on social media.
- Organizing and facilitating the issue launch with the Managing Editor and the Editors.
Required Qualifications
Must be a student in good academic standing in the Master of Arts in English program at Weber State University.
Must have completed a graduate-level course in Journal Editing and Publishing.
Must have excellent writing, communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
Must be able to learn software systems used in the editing and design process, as well as basic computer skills in MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Study eligible.
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 10/28/2026
Review Date 10/30/2026
Job Close Date 11/28/2026
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29638
Notes to Applicant
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).