Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Unit Position Summary
As an interdisciplinary academic center operating at the intersection of law, business, technology, and government, A-CAPP produces high-impact public-facing content for industry leaders, policymakers, scholars, and practitioners.
This role is on-call, providing the following time-sensitive editorial and production support in line with the Center’s editorial style guide and MSU brand standards and other guidelines as appropriate.
Editorial Support
- Copy edits with clear correction notes
- Review existing edits, suggestions, and comments on content and determine resolution
- Work with authors on edits and feedback
- Ensure final content is aligned within MSU and A-CAPP requirements
Publication Support
- Layout and formatting of content for production in Canva, including use of graphics, charts, and other visual elements.
Compensation will be based on experience and range from $25-$35 per hour. Work will be on an on-call basis and not to exceed 19 hours in any given week.
Desired Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a related field
- 5+ years of professional editing, copyediting, or editorial consulting experience across multiple formats (Word, Web, PDF, Canva)
- Strong command of grammar, usage, punctuation, and editorial conventions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and editorial judgment
- Ability to synthesize and standardize language across interdisciplinary subject matter
- Experience with publication workflows and template-based content systems
- Familiarity with Canva strongly preferred
Preferred Experience:
- Academic center, think tank, policy institute, or higher education communications experience
- Editing content for industry and practitioner audiences
- Familiarity with legal, business, technology, or policy writing conventions
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
2 References
Work Hours
ON-CALL
Website
https://a-capp.msu.edu/
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of professional editing, copyediting, or editorial consulting experience. Requires strong grammar, editorial judgment, attention to detail, and publication workflow experience.
Key Responsibilities
- copy editing
- reviewing edits
- formatting publications
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Word, Canva, PDF
Job Details
- Category: Communications and Public Affairs
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Part Time, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — East Lansing or Michigan or United States
- Salary: USD 52,000 – 72,800 / year
- Languages: English
About Michigan State University
A public research university providing higher education, research, and public-facing academic content. — Industry: Education