Assistant Managing Editor, Business and Politics
Vinod Aggarwal, Professor
Political Science
Applications for Fall 2024 are closed for this project.
Business and Politics is an internationally ranked, peer-reviewed international political economy journal. This is a fantastic opportunity for students who desire social science writing and editing experience. This URAP also provides a unique inside look at the academic publishing process.
Role: As the Assistant Managing Editor at Business and Politics, your responsibilities will include copyediting manuscripts to prepare them for the preflight process, contributing to theme selection for the journal’s special issues, and identifying and recruiting new submissions and reviewers. You will also be asked to provide critical input for submitters on how to improve their papers, ranging from suggestions regarding clarity and readability to argumentative structure and coherence. The Assistant Managing Editor will also be tasked with maintaining and improving the Business and Politics website to generate new readership and increased submissions.
Qualifications: Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail are the keys to success in this position. Prior editing experience is useful, as is coursework in political science, economics, and political economy. As with other BASC positions, the Assistant Managing Editor must produce work of the highest quality, often under tight deadlines. Because of these requirements, we demand the highest standards of our staff, including undergraduate research assistants. The following is a list of minimum requirements:
1) Superior writing skills. Consistent grades of A- and above in courses with significant writing components are strongly preferred.
2) Excellent research skills. We strongly recommend that applicants have written at least one research paper for a college-level class (preferably in political science, economics, or related fields) and received a grade of A- or above.
3) Familiarity with international relations theory through at least PS 120A level and familiarity with basic macroeconomic concepts (e.g. supply/demand, comparative advantage, GDP, effects of tariffs) are STRONGLY recommended. Students with a background in PEIS or economics are encouraged to apply.
4) Facility with Microsoft Word and Excel.
5) Ability to think creatively, meet tight deadlines, and remain cool under pressure in a high-energy work environment are essential!
Hours: 9-11 hrs
Related website: http://basc.berkeley.edu
Social Sciences