General Position Summary
To assist in the editing of a variety of Pathfinder gaming supplements and fiction novels.
Functions / Major Responsibilities
- Aid in the editing of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game accessories and fantasy/sci-fi/horror novels published for worldwide circulation.
- Take part in the editorial process of shepherding a project from concept to manuscript to printed publication.
- Participate in the creative process of developing new gaming products.
- Perform clerical duties necessary to support a publishing operation.
Job Scope
This job requires the intern to work with the Paizo staff to create and edit various publications, maintain the online presence of the company brands, and encourage knowledge and enjoyment of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
Supervisory Responsibility
This job will not require the supervision of employees.
Interpersonal Contacts
Contacts are made both inside and outside the organization. Internal contacts include the rest of the editorial team, the art team, web team, customer service, and Paizo management. External contacts include authors and related freelancers.
Specific Job Skills
- Mastery of the English language, including skill at writing and considerable grammatical knowledge.
- Familiarity with computers, including word processing software, e-mail, the internet, and related programs.
- Ability to remain alert and focused on repeated reading and editing assignments for hours at a time.
- Flexibility in learning house writing and editing styles.
- Skill at communicating and respectfully debating in a professional setting.
- A love of reading, especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror literature.
- A vibrant imagination.
Education and/or Experience
- Ongoing college education, preferably with a focus in English or related fields.
- Knowledge of and a passion for pen-and-paper roleplaying games.
Job Conditions
- Office located in Redmond, near Seattle, Washington—applicants must be local.
- A flexible schedule demanding at least 20 hours a week (or more as deadlines and other duties require) in typical office conditions.
- Job will require rapid adaptation to a large workload and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Internship Benefits
- Unpaid position.
- College internship credit—to be organized by the intern.
- Free copies of newly released products.
- Experience editing for aggressive deadlines.
- Familiarity with the tools and software utilized in modern publishing and pen-and-paper game design.
- Hands-on knowledge of varied publishing tasks, from writing to distribution.
- Insight into the history of fantasy/science fiction and fantasy gaming.
- Printed name credit within a variety of publications.
To Apply
Provide the following in a single message to Wesley Schneider at wesley.schneider@paizo.com:
- A cover letter providing a brief introduction.
- A résumé including past jobs and any pertinent publishing, writing, or gaming experience.
- A writing sample (essay, research paper, personal writing, etc.) exceeding 1,000 words.
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