Summer Copy Editor

Posting Details

Position Information

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • What year are you in in college (e.g. first-year, junior)?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your current major or area of study?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Expected graduation date

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule