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**ABOUT BJU PRESS & THE ROLE** Vision: We want Christian education to be transformational in the lives of students as they grow in their faith and knowledge of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Mission: We produce transformational products and services for Christian educators. Brand Promise: We empower educators to prepare students to live in light of eternity. **About the Team:** The Editorial team seeks to support the mission of BJU Press by (1) ensuring that all materials best support customers by being clear, accurate, and in alignment with the product team’s stated goals; (2) meeting the needs of internal and external customers while demonstrating excellence/quality; and (3) producing these products through a lean, effective process. **Role Summary:** As an Editorial Intern at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial team by improving his or her editorial knowledge and skill by studying *The Chicago Manual of Style*, BJU Press house style, publishing standards, and a variety of editorial books. The intern will then apply this knowledge as he or she practices proofreading and editing a variety of texts. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Practice proofreading BJU Press products - Read and discuss assigned book(s) that focus on the editorial process - Practice editing various stages of project work **SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE** **:** - Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing - Interest in editing and publishing - Ability to follow directions well **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**: - Acceptable performance on the BJU Press Editorial test - Working knowledge of English grammar and mechanics - **Must be a college senior graduating December 2026** - Microsoft Office; Adobe Acrobat Reader *An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see* [*https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php*](https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php)*) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (*[*https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php*](https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php)*). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.* #LI-Onsite
Salary estimate
$94,000 – $126,000/yr
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Skills for this role
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