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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship offers paid internships for individuals interested in serving as source checkers for articles being prepared for publication.

Source checking is an essential part of the academic publishing process. It is not simply proofreading or checking whether citations look correct. As source checker helps ensure that authors have represented their sources accurately, appropriately, and responsibly. Careful source checking strengthens an author's work and helps safeguard the scholarly reputation of Interpreter. For that reason, interns accepting source-checking assignments are expected to approach the work with diligence, accuracy, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Responsibilities
A source-checker intern is responsible for examining the sources and citations used in an assigned article. Among other duties, this includes:

Checking all scriptural references for accuracy and appropriate authorial use.
Checking direct quotations from sources external to the article to ensure that they have been quoted accurately and represented appropriately in context.
Comparing citations with the original sources and correcting citation information when necessary.
Formatting citations according to the style guides used by Interpreter. (Primarily, the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th ed.)
Making sure citations contain sufficient information for readers to locate or positively identify the sources being cited.
Locating source material when authors have not provided adequate copies or when additional verification is necessary.
Recording appropriate corrections, comments, or questions within the Microsoft Word manuscript.

The difficulty and amount of work involved can vary considerably from one article to another. Articles may range from approximately eight pages to eighty pages, and the number and complexity of sources can vary just as widely. Although authors are expected to provide copies of the sources they cite, source checkers may need to locate additional materials themselves. Many sources can be found online, but some assignments may require locating materials through libraries or other research resources.

Time Commitment and Deadlines
Source checking is deadline-driven work. Interns generally have two weeks from the time an article is assigned to complete the source check, regardless of the length of the article.

Because articles vary greatly in length and complexity, the number of hours required for an assignment will also vary. An intern should therefore review a newly assigned article promptly and plan accordingly rather than waiting until the end of the two-week period to begin work.

Within that deadline, the work schedule is flexible. Interns may perform their source checking at whatever times during the day or week are most convenient for them. There are no required daily working hours. This flexibility, however, requires interns to be self-motivated and capable of managing their own time so that assignments are completed thoroughly and on schedule.

Interns may decline an assignment if their schedules will not permit them to complete it within the required time. Once an assignment is accepted, however, the intern is expected to complete it carefully and by the established deadline.

Equipment and Software
Source-checker internships are performed remotely using the intern's own computer, Internet connection, software, and other necessary resources. We do provide copies of style guides for the intern's use.

All manuscript work is performed in Microsoft Word. Interns must therefore:

Have access to their own copy of Microsoft Word. (The intern must actually have and use Microsoft Word. Google Docs, LibreOffice, Pages, and other word processors are not acceptable substitutes for manuscript editing.)
Be competent and comfortable working in Word.
Be able to work effectively with features used in manuscript editing, including comments and tracked changes.

General computer competence and the ability to conduct effective online research are also important. The ability and persistence necessary to track down primary sources can be particularly valuable.

Confidentiality and Use of AI
Source-checker interns are given access to manuscripts that have not yet been published, as well as source materials and editorial communications related to those manuscripts. These materials are confidential and should not be hared with or made available to anyone outside the Interpreter editorial process. Interns are expected to take reasonable precautions to protect these materials while they are in their possession.

Because manuscripts and related materials are confidential, interns should not upload the, in whole or in part, to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other AI services. This restriction also applies to unpublished author-supplied materials and editorial communications. AI tools may be used for general research or assistance that does not require providing them with confidential Interpreter materials, but they should not be used as a substitute for personally locating, consulting, and verifying the sources cited by an author.

Qualifications
Successful source-checker interns are expected to be:

Detail-oriented. Small discrepancies in quotations, references, page numbers, names, dates, and citation information matter.
Careful and methodical. Sources should actually be consulted and verified rather than assumed to be correct.
Self-motivated. Because the work is performed independently and on a flexible schedule, interns must be able to organize and complete their work without continual supervision.
Dependable. Accepting an assignment constitutes a commitment to complete it carefully and within the allotted time.
Discreet. Interns must respect the confidentiality of unpublished manuscripts, author-supplied materials, and editorial communications.
Responsive. Interns should respond promptly to communications concerning assignments, questions, or deadlines.
Capable researchers. Interns should be willing and able to locate original and primary source materials when necessary.
Willing to learn and follow editorial standards. Interns are expected to become familiar with the style guides and source-checking practices used by Interpreter and to follow them.

The position is particularly well suited to individuals who enjoy careful research and who take satisfaction in getting details right.

Compensation and Record Keeping
This is a paid internship at $12.00 per hour.

Interns are responsible for maintaining an accurate record of the time spent working on each assigned article. Time records should identify the individual paper so that the journal can associate the hours work with the appropriate assignment.

Interns submit an invoice once each month showing the work performed and the hours being billed. Payment is based on the hours reported on that invoice.

Because interns work independently and largely set their own working schedules, accurate and responsible timekeeping is an important part of the internship.

The Importance of the Assignment
Source checking is one of the foundational safeguards necessary for academic publication. Readers should be able to trust that quotations say what the article claims they say, that references point to the correct material, and that citations allow interested readers to find the underlying sources.

For this reason, the position carries genuine responsibility. Interns are not expected merely to work through a checklist as quickly as possible. They are expected to exercise care, judgment, persistence, and attention to detail.

At the same time, the internship provides practical experience with scholarly research, academic publishing, citation practices, and manuscript preparation. An intern who takes the work seriously can gain substantial firsthand experience with the process by which scholarly articles move from an author's manuscript toward final publication.

Additional Information
For more information about Interpreter, visit interpreterfoundation.org. If you are interested in this internship opportunity, please contact:

Allan Wyatt, Managing Editor
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
awyatt@interpreterfoundation.org

Shadow Mountain is a national trade imprint of Deseret Book Company, publishing award-winning fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults, and middle-grade readers. Our titles regularly appear on the New York Times and national bestseller lists, and our catalog spans mystery and suspense, romance, historical fiction, cookbooks, picture books, and inspirational nonfiction.

Position Summary

Shadow Mountain is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Associate Editor to join our editorial team. This is a hands-on role managing approximately 12–15 titles per year through every stage of the publishing process—from manuscript development through prepress and final printing. The ideal candidate is an exceptional editor at all stages (developmental, line, and copy) with strong project-management instincts, a passion for commercial fiction and nonfiction, and the ability to build lasting, trust-based relationships with authors.

Responsibilities include

Manage books through the complete production lifecycle. Oversee up to 15 titles per year from conception to consumer, including developmental editing, author revisions, line editing, copyediting, typesetting coordination, cover design coordination, final page corrections, indexing, and blueline approvals. Work with freelance editors as needed for sensitivity reviews, copy editing, or proofreading tasks.
Edit manuscripts in Microsoft Word. Perform developmental reads, line editing, copy editing, and source checking to prepare both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for publication.
Build and maintain author relationships. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned authors, communicating clearly and often about the publishing process, and working collaboratively to develop new projects that are marketable, unique, and brand-building.
Prepare and present editorial pitches. Write pitch documents for editorial, sales, and marketing review—including tag lines, book descriptions, author bios, key selling points, and comp titles—and contribute to acquisition decisions.
Build and manage production schedules. Coordinate timelines, communicate project updates and changes to the team, and ensure all assigned titles meet press deadlines.
Collaborate with design, typesetting, and art teams. Work with designers on cover concepts and interior images, coordinate with typesetters on interior book design, prepare cover and interior files for Advance Reading Copies, perform prepress checks, and approve bluelines.
Write cover copy and marketing materials. Develop book jacket copy for both ARC and final version, and work with the design team to produce polished, consumer-ready materials.
Support acquisitions and project development. Review and evaluate submitted manuscripts, participate in slush pile review, and attend local and national writing conferences to take pitches from authors and teach classes as needed.
Provide editorial support across teams. Assist sales and marketing teams by proofreading catalogs, marketing materials, and social media posts; prepare metadata worksheets for assigned titles; secure author endorsements; and provide occasional collaborative support for other editors on the team.
Stay current with industry trends and the competitive market. Monitor publishing trends, read widely in Shadow Mountain’s key categories, and bring market awareness to editorial discussions, pitch development, and author consultations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field
3–5 years of editorial experience in trade book publishing (or equivalent)
Score of 85% or higher on in-house editorial/proofreading test
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Planner, etc.) and Adobe applications
Strong command of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Impeccable attention to detail
Experience working directly with authors through the editorial process
Familiarity with book production workflows, including typesetting, prepress, and print coordination
Knowledge of current publishing trends and the competitive trade market
Experience developing, editing, and managing cookbooks a plus
Strong understanding of fiction genres and tropes for adult, young adult, and middle-grade readers
Able to work independently as well as with various teams
Experience with metadata systems (e.g., Firebrand) a plus
Experience attending or presenting at writing conferences
A portfolio or list of projects you have worked on