"Watching America (WatchingAmerica.com) is an internationally renowned website that translates foreign news about the U.S. from all over the world, to enable Americans to see how they and their policies are perceived globally. Over its five years of existence, it has gained mainstream recognition in the U.S. and abroad and has been talked about, among others, by the BBC, NPR, Foreign Policy Magazine, The Guardian and The Village Voice. It depends on a team of volunteers who benefit from the prestige of the project in developing their careers elsewhere, and who have a passion for the idea of breaking down the final barrier among peoples of the world - the language barrier."
Watching America (www.watchingamerica.com <
http://www.watchingamerica.com> ) is currently looking for proofreader interns. Potential candidates must have excellent English skills to edit and proofread translated articles from the United States. While candidates do not need prior editing/proofreading experience, candidates must demonstrate a strong ability to accurately edit and proofread. We find that the most successful candidates are avid readers. Candidates must be able to work five days a week, for about an hour a day, for a minimum of nine months. Candidates must be willing to communicate on a daily basis with the publisher (Robin Koerner), the senior editor (Adair Fincher), the other editors and proofreaders, and with various translators if need be.
Example of Potential Duties:
-Edit/Proofread according to AP style guidelines.
-Find and publish English articles about the United States to the Watching America front page.
-Communicate (usually via email) with various members of the WA team
Watching America is a “virtual” project and so editing and proofreading can be done from anywhere in the world. While this is a volunteer position, it allows for flexibility in regards to when a proofreader works, helps build resumes and comes with the offer of a solid letter of recommendation from Robin Koerner. Further, if a candidate is chosen to become a proofreader, there is the opportunity, pending ability and commitment, to become a full editor.
