Editorial Intern: Publishing & History Research

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society is offering an editorial internship within MNHS Press, MNopedia, and Minnesota History. The intern will assist editors with copyediting, researching, and manuscript evaluation, while gaining exposure to book publishing workflows.

Position is part-time, temporary from January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027, located at the History Center in St. Paul. The schedule is flexible, totaling about 15 hours per week, with preferred shifts 10:00am–3:00pm on two 5-hour days.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas: English, history, anthropology, journalism, American studies, or related field
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, FileMaker Pro, and other software applications, as well as MNHS library procedures.
• Ability to research, write, and communicate clearly and accurately.
• Ability to track details.
• Comfortable with taking on multiple tasks and working with more than one supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Press: evaluate proposals and manuscripts; participate in development discussions; assist with copyediting and proofing; carry out photo research for Press titles; fact-check manuscripts; write and review metadata; other tasks as needed.
• Minnesota History: fact-check articles and endnotes; perform photo research; write/compile book notes for Take Three feature; log and acknowledge article submissions; review select article submissions.
• MNopedia: identify broken links; fact-check entries; research images; write an entry.
• Attend editorial, acquisitions, launch, and production meetings to observe and contribute to the publishing process.
• Assist with mailings and database maintenance, take editing test, set up and do informational interviews.

Skills

Writing

Research

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

FileMaker Pro

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society is offering an editorial internship within MNHS Press, MNopedia, and Minnesota History. The intern will assist editors with copyediting, researching, and manuscript evaluation, while gaining exposure to book publishing workflows.

Position is part-time, temporary from January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027, located at the History Center in St. Paul. The schedule is flexible, totaling about 15 hours per week, with preferred shifts 10:00am–3:00pm on two 5-hour days.