What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Book Editor Job at Aspen Music Festival in Aspen position at Aspen Music Festival?
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.
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly edit program book drafts (typically three per weekly issue), and all other smaller programs, for accuracy, style, grammar, and consistency
- Collect, copyedit, and update bios, photos, program pages, and program notes; track down missing content with support from EIC
- Communicate 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 EIC
- Collaborate with Program Design Assistant : preparing and editing discrete print pieces, and proofing weekly online program book
- Potential 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
Dates
June 5, 2025-August 27, 2025
Compensation
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 Procedure
In 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 Timeline
Application 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 Access
At 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.
Salary : $5 - $22
