Are you a Classics undergrad looking to perfect your own writing skills while working collaboratively with other like-minded students? You might be the perfect candidate for an Associate or Copy Editor position on Plebeian Volume VII! Associate Editor positions are open to all, but may be better suited for those who are in their Second Year or higher and have more writing experience. We recommend Copy Editor positions to those who are in their First Year of study and wish to get involved without too much editing responsibility.
There are 7 positions for the Associate Editor role, and the responsibilities include:
- Reading and ranking of all paper submissions
- Giving input on editorial decisions presented to the Editing Team
- Editing two papers with a partnered Editing Team member
- Meeting with the authors of the two assigned papers at least once
- Observing deadlines for returning drafts to Submitters
There are 2 positions for the Copy Editor role, and the responsibilities include:
- Reading and ranking of all paper submissions
- Giving input on editorial decisions presented to the Editing Team
- Reviewing papers to ensure that their citations and style meet the standard of Plebeian’s Style Guide
- Observing deadlines for returning drafts to Submitters
If you think this position is a good fit for you, please fill out the application below and submit it along with a 1500-2500 writing sample and a copy of your Acorn schedule to classu.plebeian@gmail.com by November 11th at Midnight EST. For more information check the Plebeian section of our website.