Editorial Internship, Children's

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assess submissions and create reader’s reports.

• Assist in copywriting and researching similar titles.

• Participate in virtual editorial meetings.

• Provide feedback based on personal reading and submissions from editors.

• Aid editors in collaborating with authors to transform manuscripts into completed books.

• Contribute to editorial activities, including content, structural, and line-by-line editing.

• Work together on book packaging, marketing strategies, and publicity efforts.

• Gain insights into publishing through panels, networking opportunities, and employee speaker series.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be prepared to work full-time on or before June 2028.

• Available to work 28 hours per week throughout the program.

• Committed to working from June 7, 2027, to August 12, 2027.

• Must reside in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Primarily able to work on Eastern Time.

• A resume and cover letter are required.

• The cover letter must specify desired children’s genres: board books, picture books, middle grade, and/or YA.

• No college enrollment or degree is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid 10-week remote internship.

• Compensation of $21 per hour.

• Opportunity to learn about the publishing process through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series.

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

• Health Savings Account.

• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k).

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Life/AD&D Insurance.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Educational Assistance.

• Generous paid time off.