Two New Editorial Work Scholar Positions
The deadline to apply to the next 6 month session of Aperture’s Work Scholar program is this Thursday, April 1st. The session begins in July and we are happy to announce the opportunity of two new positions added to the growing program:
EDITORIAL (LIBRARY)
Commitment: 3 days/week
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The library intern will assist in organizing and maintaining Aperture’s multiple in-house libraries. Responsibilities include: integrating books into Aperture’s libraries, adding books to the database; working with supervisor to assess the overall organizational system applied to the library; adding all books previously published by Aperture to the database and doing the research necessary to achieve this goal; working with off-site warehouse staff to stock any books missing from our library; synthesizing several overlapping libraries into a cohesive whole.
Requirements: Preference will be given to candidates with a background in library management or study. Required: interest in the photographic and publishing fields, high level of attention to detail, proficiency with basic database tools (e.g. Delicious Library), strong organizational skills, willingness to do light physical labor.
EDITORIAL (COPYEDITING/PROOFREADING)
Commitment: Full-time
Work Scholars accepted per season: 1
The copyediting/proofreading intern will work with supervisors to copyedit, proofread, and fact check all requested materials, mostly pertaining to ephemera, marketing materials, and website, liaising with almost every department in the process. The intern will also help check round-to-round corrections and bluelines.
Requirements: A working grasp of the publishing field, excellent grammar and communication skills, as well as prior text-related experience will enhance a candidate’s application. Some training will be available. Because of the nature of this position, applicants should be native English speakers.
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