Aspen Music Festival is hiring: Assistant Program Book Editor in Aspen

Reporting directly to Editor-in-Chief, Programs (EIC), the Assistant Program Book Editor will work with members of the Artistic Department to finalize the program book wrap in late May and early June. They also work with staff across the AMFS to assist in creating the eight weekly inserts for the program book, a ninth opera edition, and a wide variety of individual programs.ResponsibilitiesThoroughly edit program book drafts (typically three per weekly issue), and all other smaller programs, for accuracy, style, grammar, and consistencyCollect, copyedit, and update bios, photos, program pages, and program notes; track down missing content with support from EICCommunicate with AMFS staff in Student Services, Development, Operations, and Marketing, as well as artist management and other external parties, to collect a range of information including artist biographies, concert sponsors, orchestra rosters, program corrections, donor addenda, etc.Distribute proofs to proofreaders, collating revisions for review by EICCollaborate with Program Design Assistant : preparing and editing discrete print pieces, and proofing weekly online program bookPotential to assist EIC with research and preparation of enrichment materials for weekly program book inserts (images, essays, recommended listening, timelines, and other infographic content)In late summer, create index of program notes published in 2025 Requirements Passionate interest in Western Art Music is required.Strong communication skills are necessary to write, edit, and proofreadFacility with MS Office and Adobe, or ability to quickly learn, is neededExtreme devotion to detail, organization, efficiency, and courtesy; and the ability to triage multiple high-priority tasks under time pressureProficiency in German, French, or Italian is recommendedStrong communication skills for close collaboration, as well as independence; weekend & evening work is occasionally necessaryDatesJune 5, 2025-August 27, 2025Compensation$14 / hour plus housing provided by AMFS (valued at a minimum of $4.91 / hour depending on location.) Overtime $22.22 / hour The overall non-local compensation for this position, including hourly pay ($14 / hour) and housing ($4.91 / hour), exceeds the 2024 Colorado minimum wage of $14.81. Benefits include AMFS season pass and paid sick time.Application ProcedureIn your online application, please include resume with reference contact information (.pdf or .docx), cover letter (.pdf or .docx), and a writing sample (.pdf or .docx). Please direct all questions and additional materials to jpfender@aspenmusic.org.Hiring TimelineApplication review will commence on January 13, 2025, and interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Statement on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and AccessAt AMFS, we are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing to move our organization and classical music industry forward. In order to create and maintain a diverse community, AMFS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

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