Editorial Intern<\/p>\n
Part-Time<\/p>\n
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Words without Borders (WWB) is accepting applications for an editorial intern position\u00a0for the Spring of 2014. The Editorial Intern will work closely with the Editors to prepare\u00a0our monthly online magazine of contemporary international literature. The ideal\u00a0candidate will have strong editing skills, enthusiasm for international literature, and be\u00a0able to make a four-month commitment. This is a great opportunity for a literary-minded\u00a0individual with a passion for publishing and world literature.<\/p>\n
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Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prepare electronic galleys<\/p>\n
\u2022 Copyedit and proofread magazine and blog content<\/p>\n
\u2022 Take part in editorial discussions<\/p>\n
\u2022 Propose feature ideas for Dispatches, the WWB blog<\/p>\n
\u2022 Attend and help staff WWB-related events in NYC<\/p>\n
\u2022 Other interesting tasks as assigned<\/p>\n
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Requirements:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Experience with proofreading and editing<\/p>\n
\u2022 Strong interest in literary publishing and literature in translation<\/p>\n
\u2022 Excellent English-language grammar and writing skills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Expression Engine (WordPress-type)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Basic knowledge of photo-editing software a plus<\/p>\n
\u2022 Knowledge of one or more foreign languages recommended<\/p>\n
\u2022 Familiarity with HTML preferred<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a small, dynamic team<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in Literature, Journalism, Media or related field preferred<\/p>\n
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The internship requires a commitment of 15 hours a week for a minimum of four months\u00a0and is based at the Words without Borders office in the West Village. This is an unpaid\u00a0internship.<\/p>\n
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To apply, please send a cover letter, r\u00e9sum\u00e9, and a writing sample of 1,000-1,500 words,\u00a0to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org<\/strong> with \u201cEditorial Intern\u201d in the subject line. No calls\u00a0please.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Words without Borders<\/p>\n Founded in 2003, Words without Borders promotes cultural understanding through the\u00a0translation, publication, and promotion of the finest contemporary international literature.\u00a0Our publications and programs open doors for readers of English around the world to the multiplicity of viewpoints, richness of experience, and literary perspective on world\u00a0events offered by writers in other languages. We seek to connect international writers to\u00a0the general public, to students and educators, and to print and other media and to serve as\u00a0a primary online location for a global literary conversation. For more details visit:<\/p>\n wordswithoutborders.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Editorial Intern Part-Time Words without Borders (WWB) is accepting applications for an editorial intern position\u00a0for the Spring of 2014. The Editorial Intern will work…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14765","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14765","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14765"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14765\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14765"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14765"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14765"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}