About this role
Position Summary
As our Editorial Intern, you’ll support Hay House’s growing fiction list while gaining hands-on exposure to the editorial and acquisitions process. Working alongside our editorial team, you’ll learn how editors evaluate submissions, identify promising stories, and consider manuscripts for the Hay House fiction list.
Our fiction list includes romantasy and romantic fantasy, contemporary and historical romance, cozy mysteries, fairytales, folklore and mythological retellings, healing fiction, and philosophical speculative novels.
This is a part-time, remote internship, working approximately two days per week at a rate of $20.00 per hour. The position is open to candidates residing in eligible U.S. states.
Responsibilities and Expertise
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.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Strong interest in commercial genre fiction, including romantasy, romantic fantasy, romance, cozy mysteries, fairytale and myth retellings, and healing or speculative fiction.Excellent reading comprehension and written communication skills.Ability to develop thoughtful opinions about manuscripts and communicate feedback clearly and respectfully.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage deadlines and follow through on assignmentsStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Curiosity and an eagerness to learn about the publishing industry.
Education and/or Experience
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. We’re looking for someone who is excited to learn.
Why Should You Apply?
RemoteMeaningful Work4-Day Work Week
Embracing Diversity & EEO
Hay House is committed to having a diverse workforce that embodies and reflects the diversity of our global community. As part of this commitment to equitable opportunity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from all individuals inclusive of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, and beliefs.
Work Location & Eligibility
Hay House participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
While this is a remote position, Hay House is only able to employ candidates who reside or willing to relocate to the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
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