Editorial Intern

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Job Title:Editorial InternDepartment:Wexner Center for Arts | Communications and Marketing-JM

The editorial intern will support the editorial team within the Communications and Marketing department to assist with print and digital projects for the Wexner Center for the Arts. The editorial team’s core task is helping our partners across the center to develop clear, compelling, consistent, and factually correct language that entices and informs varied audiences about our many programs and initiatives. A successful editorial intern will have editorial and writing experience; will be organized and detail oriented; and will enjoy working with fellow writers, editors, designers, project managers, and curators to meet the challenge of translating complex ideas into publications that are accessible and fresh but still accurate and true to different artists’ intents. An interest in arts and culture is key as is a passion for crafting concise, well-structured, and (when appropriate) clever syntax.

The editorial internship will be a great opportunity for those pursuing a career in copywriting, editing, or publishing—especially within a nonprofit/museum context. The editorial intern will gain real-world experience working in a professional, creative agency environment; participate in meetings and brainstorms; contribute to projects with multiple stakeholders; and gain insight into how teams function under a variety of situations (sometimes challenging) to make the best product they can.

This position will report to Editor Rachel Lantz and will take direction from the entire editorial team. Questions about this position can be sent to .

In addition to departmental responsibilities, all Wexner Center interns participate in a center-wide internship cohort. To support this cohort, the Learning & Public Practice department offers professional development sessions and gatherings that interns are expected to attend throughout their internship. We welcome feedback on the internship program as a whole and seek to foster a collaborative and generative environment for all interns.

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Responsibilities:

The editorial intern will be responsible for a range of assignments that will vary based on need, volume of work, and current Wexner Center programming. Projects will vary in scope, size, and skill level. The intern will work closely with their supervisor and the editorial team to refine projects until a high standard is achieved. Projects could include website event page editing, proofing, building, and occasional copywriting; fact checking and proofreading for texts of varying lengths and audiences; formatting and compiling text and prepping files for design; and archiving materials. Through the course of the year under the supervision of the editor, the editorial intern is expected to complete two projects where they will act as the lead editor, including creating a schedule in Asana, crafting communications, and completing all editorial tasks, with support and feedback from the editorial staff, through the life cycle of the project.

The intern will be expected to maintain constant communication with their supervisor, communicate in a timely manner with project stakeholders, tackle tasks to the best of their availability, ask for help when needed, and adhere to set deadlines.

Requirements:

Candidates are expected to work 8 to 12 hours a week between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm in the Communications and Marketing offices (with work from home options available on an as-needed basis).

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Wexner Center internships are open to:

• students currently enrolled in a college or university (graduating seniors, graduate students and international students are welcome)

• recent high school or university graduates (1–3 years post-completion)

• emerging professionals with less than 5 years of experience in the arts and culture or nonprofit fields

Candidates should have a strong understanding of and working knowledge of commonly used programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with style guides, specifically the Chicago Manual of Style . Experience with website content management systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc.) and a knowledge of topics in contemporary art, film, and/or performing arts would be helpful but is not required. Candidates should have editorial and writing experience along with a desire to learn and a curiosity for marketing contemporary art.

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter and be prepared to complete an editing test if invited to move forward in the interview process.

Term: This internship takes place over the academic year (Fall 2024–Spring 2025).

Compensation: Pay range is $11–14/hr. Amount and method of payment will be determined by candidate experience. The Wexner Center can also support course credit work through the candidate’s home academic unit in lieu of monetary compensation, if preferred.

The Wexner Center for the Arts is The Ohio State University's multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. The Wexner Center values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community. We encourage candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Location:Wexner Center for the Arts (0386)Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:12 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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