University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern

Position OverviewThe University Press of Kansas Editorial and Production Intern will assist UPK’s Editorial, Design, and Production Department. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about scholarly publishing and get hands-on experience in a relaxed but professional work environment.Job Description50% - Proofread typeset pages
15% - Perform quality assurance on e-book files and create web pdfs
15% - Edit and proofread indexes
10% - Assist with reprints and print-on-demand title setup
10% - Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications

1. Must be able to work a regular weekly schedule of 10 or more hours between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong interest in a career in publishing, as evidenced by application materials.
2. 6 months or more work experience in editing and/or publishing or 6 or more credit hours of related coursework.
3. A letter of recommendation from faculty.
4. Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills as evidenced through coursework and/or work history.
5. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, as evidenced by application materials.
6. Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, as evidenced by application materials.

Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsTo submit a complete application, applicants should attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Please use your cover letter to address how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Applicants may also attach a letter of recommendation from faculty. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position.

Application deadline is 12/09/2025 by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.Contact Information to ApplicantsErica Nicholson
ericanicholson@ku.edu
785-864-1036Advertised Salary Range$11/hrAnticipated Start DateTuesday January 20, 2026