[Editors] position available in the News Office

[Myles Crowley, MIT News Office]

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Myles Crowley
MIT News Office

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Title: Editorial and Production Assistant
Req Number: mit-00001772
Department: Public Relations Services
Location(s): MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Cambridge MA       
FT/PT: Full Time
Employment / Payroll Category: Support
Work Shift: M-F 9:00-5:00

EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, Public Relations Services, to 
serve as the office's primary proofreader and layout person, with 
primary responsibility for preparing images and photographs for print 
publications including MIT's official campus newspaper (Tech Talk). 
Will write captions and headlines; proofread articles and news 
releases and correct for grammar; fact-check; do some writing, 
usually short pieces edited from existing material; and manage and 
edit the classified ad section and serve as backup editor for the 
calendar page. Will also help create and maintain a system for 
receiving, storing, preparing, and distributing photos and images to 
be used for office publications and external clients; and be 
responsible for using Photoshop and InDesign for print production and 
problem-solving, sometimes under deadline pressure.

REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of three years' related work experience or 
its equivalent in education. Seek highly organized and motivated 
individual who can prioritize and carry out detailed work quickly. 
Should enjoy working both independently and as part of a team in a 
busy office with frequent interruptions. Must have excellent command 
of language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; a good visual sense; 
and problem-solving design skills with page layout and images. Must 
have excellent communication skills and be able to describe and 
maintain processes. Proofreading experience required. Writing 
experience a plus. Experience with page layout software and Photoshop 
required. Experience with Macintosh computers and digital photography 
very helpful. Must demonstrate proven commitment to keeping work on 
schedule. Discretion when working with confidential matters a must. 
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience preferred. Evening 
hours one night a week often required for newspaper production. 
MIT-00001772-5


For more information and to apply go to:
Human Resources at MIT, Job Search / Application Site:
http://sh.webhire.com/Public/631/

MIT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
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