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Editorial Work Placement FAQ

This section is intended to answer your frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement.

How will the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement benefit me?
Our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement provides you with hands-on experience in the publishing field. Completing this internship offers you the following benefits:
affirm the skills you have learned in the classroom and gain confidence to start or advance your editorial career
broaden your skills and understanding of publishing
network with established editing professionals
gain concrete work experience with a recognized publication/publishing house – an ideal addition to any resumé

When can I start the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement?
Once you have achieved a B (73%) average in the four core Editing and Publishing courses – our LIBA 9294 Copyediting course, our LIBA 9102 Production Editing course, our LIBA 9332 Proofreading course and our LIBA 9361 Structural and Stylistic Editing course – you can apply for our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement.

I don’t have a B (73%) average in the four core Editing and Publishing courses. What can I do to meet the requirements for the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement?
Setting the B (73%) average requirement is our way of helping you to get the most our of your LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement experience. If you don’t meet this requirement, we suggest you repeat one or more of the core courses to broaden your expertise and make the placement more beneficial for everyone.

Can I do the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement and complete the fourth core Editing and Publishing course simultaneously?
No. If you have not completed all four core Editing and Publishing courses, you are not effectively prepared for our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement.

Does the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement run all year long (that is, during the fall, winter and spring/summer terms)?
Our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement is three months long and is available during the fall, winter and spring/summer terms. However, like any Continuing Education course at George Brown College, it is only offered if enough students register.

If I already have editorial experience, do I need to do the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement?
If you have two years of full-time experience with an established publication or publishing house, you may apply for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement. For this, you may have to create a portfolio or be assessed through testing. For more information, contact the Liberal Studies department co-ordinator, Shirin Khosravaneh, at 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or skhosrav@georgebrown.ca.

Are there LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement opportunities that will suit my busy schedule?
Yes. Our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement offers evening, daytime and off-site (work from home) placements. Each of the placements requires you to complete 45 hours over a three-month term.

What types of LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement opportunities do you offer?
Our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement opportunities vary each term. Past placements have included:
off-site placements with Hart House (University of Toronto)
off-site placements with Faze Magazine (a Canadian publication for teens)
on-site placements with the Canadian Cancer Society
off-site placements with Easter Seals Canada
We cannot guarantee the availability of all of the placements listed above for every term.

How are the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placements assigned?
At the beginning of the term, there will be a LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement orientation session at George Brown College. At this orientation, you will have the opportunity to review the applications from all of the placement mentors, which outline the requirements, expectations and schedules for each placement. You will then be asked to rank the placements in terms of preference. Placements will be assigned based on students’ grade point averages (GPA); the student with the highest GPA in the four core Editing and Publishing courses will be assigned his/her placement first. Your grades will be kept confidential during this process.

Can I find my own LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement opportunity?
Yes. Many students have successfully chosen this route. However, you must get approval from the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement co-ordinator, Ralph Hamelmann, before you approach a prospective placement mentor. When you are close to completing your final core Editing and Publishing course, contact Ralph at rhamelmann@rogers.com; he will send you two PDFs to forward to your prospective placement. You must be sure to finalize arrangements with your placement prior to the placement orientation session.

Can I complete more than one LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement?
Yes. After all the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement opportunities have been assigned, if there are unclaimed placements, you may choose a second (or third) placement to broaden your experience. If you agree to two or more placements, the college expects you to complete 45 hours with each.

Have any George Brown College students been hired by their LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement mentors?
Yes. A small percentage of our Editing Certificate graduates have been hired by their mentors because of their outstanding performances in our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement.

How can I find out more about the LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement?
For more information about our LIBA 9110 Editorial Work Placement, attend an Editing information session or contact the Continuing Education Liberal Studies department at 416-415-5000, ext. 2092, or email celiberal@georgebrown.ca.

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