Job Description:
• Work alongside the Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink team on children’s and young adult book projects
• Become familiar with Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink production processes
• Learn The Chicago Manual of Style and The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style
• Learn children’s book types, typesettings, layouts, and ancillary features
• Practice content editing, copyediting, content proofreading, and typesetting proofreading
• Prepare title information forms for internal use
• Assist with book-related research
• Provide input on prospective manuscripts and projects
• Attend team meetings, editorial boards, title alignment meetings, and production meetings
Requirements:
• Available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028
• Rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience
• Available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Resume and cover letter required; cover letter addressed to “Hiring Team”
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Strong knowledge of the English language and grammar
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Able to work independently
• Copyediting and proofreading experience preferred
• Passion for books highly valued
Benefits:
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer