Editorial Intern at Art Journal

Job description

Print Quarterly, the leading scholarly journal on prints and printmaking, is offering a voluntary, one- or two-day-per-week internship. Working closely with the Editor and Administrator in the journal’s offices – located between Sloane Square and Victoria Station – and research libraries in London, the intern will be involved in the day-to-day operation of the journal and will gain insight into the workings of the magazine. Duties will be wide-ranging, but likely to include copy-editing and drafting professional correspondence, procuring and managing images, managing review copies of publications, proof reading, expanding Wikipedia entries, assisting with the redesign of the website, as well as routine and miscellaneous office tasks such as compiling contents lists.

Duration:
The frequency and duration of the internship are flexible as long as the intern commits to working for a total of at least twelve days, 10am to 4pm.

Deadline:
Ongoing.

Desired profile

Essentials:
- Good knowledge of art history
- An excellent command of the English language
- Attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to work independently
- Good writing and organizational skills
- An interest in publishing and arts journalism

Desirable:
- Knowledge of Italian, French, German or other European language
- Experience in copy-editing and proof reading
- Good computer and internet research skills
- Experience in art historical research in London libraries