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Title
Summer Copy Editor


Position Description


BSU has built a nationally known Undergraduate Research program with significant funding & opportunities for students in any major to discover new knowledge and make original contributions to their discipline or community.

Position Summary

The Copy Editors of the Undergraduate Review journal support several stages of the manuscript-review process for BSU's journal of undergraduate scholarly work. This Summer position entails proofreading and editing students' manuscripts to prepare them for publication, for up to 10 hours/week, late May-July.


Duties and responsibilities include:

• Proofread revised manuscripts for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and usage.
• Proofread bibliographic information to ensure adherence to MLA, APA, or Chicago Style (depending on the student-author's academic discipline).
• Edit final manuscripts, as well as author bio sketches, and other materials to be published in the journal.

Eligibility requirements:
Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester

Preferred Qualifications


Experience with copy editing (e.g., for The Bridge)

• Excellent writing, revision, proofreading, and copyediting skills
• Strong command of English grammar, punctuation, and usage
• Keen attention to detail and ability to focus while proofreading
• Ability to work independently
• Facility with Microsoft Word and its functions

Physical Demands


None

Special Conditions for Eligibility


Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

EEO Statement


Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate
17.00

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
Stu05769P


Open Date

Close Date
06/14/2026


Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants


For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Jenny Shanahan
jshanahan@bridgew.edu

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work

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