Internship Opportunity: TTS ASSISTANT EDITOR

THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY, Arts & Culture Research Observatorium

Location: Remote, Athens-based

Application Deadline: October 28, 2023

Duration: 6 months

Are you passionate about reading, ghost-writing for our peers in need of your craft, fact-checking, line editing, copy editing, proofreading, and beta reading?

​If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY as a TTS Assistant Editor!

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About THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY:

THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY is a small organization with a big vision. We are committed to conducting high-quality research primarily focused on Greece. Our mission is to empower the broader creative community across Greece, not only in well-established art centers and urban environments but also in rural, remote, and peripheral regions. 

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Position Overview:

THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY is eager to publish a series of books  in 2023 and 2024.

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Objectives of this role

• Increase engagement for existing audiences with high-quality social initiatives

• Acquire new followers by filling gaps in our marketing content output

• Align our brand with new and emerging trends

• Improve ROI through more consistently on-target messaging

• Identify new channels to embed our brand that align our marketing direction

• Glean insights from social data using monitoring tools

Responsibilities

• Fact checking:  Fact-checker is an editor who combs through manuscripts line by line to identify facts in need of verification. The professional then researches the fact in order to verify it. 

• Line editing:  The line editor will go through a manuscript line-by-line with a fine-toothed comb. The goal is to make the writing as polished as possible, such as by eliminating redundancies, suggesting word choice improvements, adjusting sentence structures and so on. That is why this type of editing is often referred to as “stylistic editing.”

• Copy editor: The copy editor is to compare the copy and line editing, copy editing is technical, whereas line editing is stylistic. Copy editors focus on correcting inconsistencies in spelling, capitalization errors, shifts in tense and similar issues. A copy editor following the Associated Press (AP) style will ensure that numbers one through nine are written as words, and numbers 10 and above are written as numerals. A copy editor makes the writing more readable by eliminating distracting inconsistencies and mistakes. Remember that copy editors may also be called upon to serve as fact checkers.

• Proofreader: After a manuscript has gone through developmental, line and copy editing, as well as fact checking, it is sent to the typesetter or designer to create the hard copy layout for the book. Then a galley proof is created. A galley proof is like a test copy of the book. This test copy is sent to a proofreader. It is the proofreader’s job to comb over every detail in search of mistakes that the copy editor may have missed or that the typesetter or designer may have inadvertently introduced to the text. The proofreader serves as the final checkpoint before the finalized version is completed and printed.

Skills and qualifications

• The TTS Assistant/Managing editor typically have many skills, such as reading comprehension, communication and interpersonal skills, to help them perform their various job tasks. They use these skills to determine helpful changes for manuscripts, build relationships with authors and manage the publishing dates of their various projects. By developing and improving these types of skills, book editors can collaborate with authors, prepare high-quality manuscripts and achieve their professional goals.

• It's important for TTS Assistant /Managing editor to have strong writing and editing skills so they can offer feedback and suggestions to authors. He/she should have an excellent understanding of language, including grammar and syntax. They know how to structure sentences properly and format content in a cohesive manner. Their writing skills help them organize manuscripts for clarity and structure to prepare the content for publication. Their editing skills allow them to review content carefully for accuracy and technical errors, such as punctuation. These skills help assistant/managing editors work closely with authors to improve the quality of their work.

• The TTS Assistant/Managing editors spend much of their workdays reading various proposals and manuscripts. Attention to detail can help them remain focused on the material so they can identify areas for improvement and complete their editing tasks at a high standard. They use their attention to detail to read a book carefully for consistency, flow and style. Being detail-oriented can help them notice small details that may go unnoticed, such as typos or incorrect punctuation. Their attention to detail can help them prepare high-quality manuscripts with content that's free of errors. While these professionals typically review and edit manuscripts individually, they work with many other professionals throughout the publishing process. They coordinate with other members of the publishing team. They communicate effectively to share information about the book that can help other team members complete their tasks. Book editors actively listen to other team members' ideas and offer their feedback. By collaborating with others, book editors can make sure they complete their projects by the scheduled publication dates.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related creative fields.

• Prior experience in a similar administrative role (previous experience will be considered a plus).

Language Skills:

• Excellent command of Greek.

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Time Commitment:

This is a voluntary position, requiring approximately 10 hours of your time per week for 6 months.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position of TTS Head Administrator, please send an email to thetelossociety@gmail.com with the subject line "TTS Assistant/Managing editor" Include the following documents in your application in a single pdf:

1. Your CV.

2. A recent portrait photo.

3. A cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're interested in this role.

4. 500 word writing sample in Greek & one in English

Rest assured that all applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Application Deadline: October 28, 2023

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to high-quality research that empowers Greece's creative community and possess the skills we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact through research and education at THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY!