Editorial & Production Volunteer/Intern (Proofreader / Copyeditor Assistant)

Editorial & Production Volunteer/Intern (Proofreader / Copyeditor Assistant)

Title: Editorial & Production Volunteer/Intern – Obsidian Skull Press

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: Project-based (Approx. 4–6 hours per week during production cycles)

Duration: Ongoing / Per-project basis

About Us

Obsidian Skull Press publishes striking, high-quality indie horror and speculative fiction. We take pride in professional presentation, and we are looking for a detail-oriented wordsmith to ensure our manuscripts and materials are polished and ready for publication.

The Role

You will work directly with accepted manuscripts and marketing collateral, acting as a vital quality control specialist. This is an ideal opportunity for those with a meticulous eye to refine their editing and proofreading skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed proofreading on manuscripts and marketing materials, identifying grammatical errors, typos, and stylistic inconsistencies.

• Assist with copyediting tasks under direct supervision.

• Help maintain style guide consistency across publications.

• Learn about the formatting review process.

What’s In It For You?

• Attention to detail

• Grammar and punctuation mastery

• Style guide application

• Precision in language

Skills Developed

• Portfolio Credit: Your name may be featured in the front matter/copyright page of the books you contribute to.

• Direct Experience: Perfect for building a freelancing portfolio with concrete, high-quality credits.

• Professional Reference: Direct access to the Editor-in-Chief for letters of recommendation and portfolio verification.

• Perks: Free copies of all published titles.

To Apply: OSP Opportunities Application. Please attach a brief resume or summary of your background. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a quick, 1-page editing sample.