Editorial, Production, and Marketing Assistant

Assist UA Press staff with book production-related tasks and marketing activities--including sales and promotion events--along with a variety of tasks commonly expected of an entry-level editorial or production assistant in a scholarly publishing house. Examples: check page proofs, perform market research, assist with data entry, send out review copies, prepare manuscripts for copyediting, and learn to use style guides.

Desired skills and qualifications: Creative, self-starter. Must enjoy solving problems, have above average communication skills and social media proficiency. Must be skilled with Microsoft Word and Excel. Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and/or Photoshop experience a plus.

Work Study preferred, Regular Student Employment considered.

Note: This position is available to UA undergraduates only.

All University of Akron student employees must meet the designated minimum standards as stated on the Student Employment Eligibility Chart. UA student employees must be 18 years or older at the time of their start date. Any approved remote work conducted by student employees MUST be performed within the state of Ohio.