Remote Editorial Intern — Romance & Fantasy, 4-Day Week

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote

4-Day Work Week

Job summary

Hay House in the United States seeks an Editorial Intern to support its fiction list while gaining hands-on exposure to editorial and acquisitions. This part-time, remote internship helps editors evaluate submissions and prepare materials for meetings.

Open to candidates residing in eligible U.S. states, the role offers about two days per week at $20.00 per hour and opportunities to learn about publishing trends and manuscript evaluation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in English Literature, Creative Writing, Publishing, or a related field.
• Previous publishing experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong interest in commercial genre fiction, including romantasy and romantic fantasy.

Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate fiction submissions under the guidance of a senior editor.
• Prepare concise reader reports summarizing a manuscript’s premise, strengths, areas for development, and potential fit with the Hay House fiction list.
• Research comparable titles, authors, and relevant fiction trends.
• Help maintain submission records and editorial files.
• Assist with preparing materials for editorial meetings.
• Participate in discussions about fiction submissions and the publishing process.
• Support the editorial team with administrative and project-based tasks as needed.

Job description

Hay House in the United States seeks an Editorial Intern to support its fiction list while gaining hands-on exposure to editorial and acquisitions. This part-time, remote internship helps editors evaluate submissions and prepare materials for meetings.

Open to candidates residing in eligible U.S. states, the role offers about two days per week at $20.00 per hour and opportunities to learn about publishing trends and manuscript evaluation.