What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Intern position at GW, Inc.?
GW's EdiPro team has an opening for an Editorial Intern! This is an in-house position based out of our main location in St. Louis, MO. We are looking for ~20 hours per week.
As the Editorial Services Intern, you would be primarily responsible for providing support services to our Editorial Specialists. You would gain knowledge about editorial and operative practices in the industry, and you would attain vital publishing experience. The jobs you will work on will vary based on staff needs.
Some typical assignments include:
- Format files for in-house staff or freelancers using project specifications and macros
- Ensure content conforms to publisher templates and style guide
- Evaluate proofread and copyedited materials for quality
- Work with a full-time staff to analyze and organize materials on new projects
- Perform basic quality reviews of content
Microsoft Office is used extensively for these tasks.
Who You Are
- A self-starter with an interest in the publishing industry
- Passionate about education
- Great time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks without sacrificing quality or schedule
Qualifications
- GPA 3.0 and above. All disciplines are welcome, especially those that promote critical thinking, but educational experience in English or a related field is preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Prior customer service experience preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Strong grammar skills
- Detail-oriented and able to quickly identify and correct inconsistencies
Company Background
GW is a leading publishing vendor that specializes in creating, editing, and producing educational, reference, and trade products. Our Editorial Services department caters to some of the largest publishers in the scientific, medical, and financial communities and our list of clients continues to grow!
What We Offer
- Hands-on publishing training. Although the focus of this internship is on editorial service, there are opportunities to learn about project management, content development, and illustration and design.
- Variety! As a publishing supplier, we work on a wide range of disciplines ranging from health science and social science to finance and real estate!
- Potential promotion to full-time staff upon completion of internship.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment.
Salary : $14
