Part-Time Editorial Intern — History Publishing

ADP, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

MNHS in Saint Paul invites applications for an Editorial Intern position spanning January to May 2027. You will work with editors across MNHS Press, MNopedia, and Minnesota History, assisting with manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and production tasks.

You will gain hands-on experience in publishing workflows, metadata, and research, with seminars and final presentations. This part-time internship emphasizes diversity and practical industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or graduated within the past 12 months.
• Ideal candidates may have a degree in English, history, anthropology, journalism, American studies, or related field.
• Familiar with Word/Excel/Docs and library procedures; strong writing and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Press: evaluate proposals and manuscripts; assist with copyediting and photo research; write metadata.
• Minnesota History: fact-check articles and endnotes; photo research; write book notes; acknowledge submissions.
• MNopedia: identify broken links; fact-check entries; research images; write an entry.
• Attend editorial and production meetings to observe and contribute to publishing processes.
• Assist with mailings, database maintenance, editing tests, and informational interviews.

Skills

Writing ability

Communication

Research

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing undergraduate/graduate studies in English/history/anthropology/journalism/area studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs

FileMaker Pro

Job description

MNHS in Saint Paul invites applications for an Editorial Intern position spanning January to May 2027. You will work with editors across MNHS Press, MNopedia, and Minnesota History, assisting with manuscript evaluation, copyediting, and production tasks.

You will gain hands-on experience in publishing workflows, metadata, and research, with seminars and final presentations. This part-time internship emphasizes diversity and practical industry exposure.