Editorial Intern, Fiction; Part-Time

11201, Brooklyn, 55 Washington St., Suite 520, United States

Work Location Type: remote

USD 20 (Hourly)

If you're looking for an enjoyable place to work that values your ideas, encourages your growth, rewards you for your excellence and prioritizes work-life harmony (yes, we have a 4-day work week), join us!

Our founder, Louise Hay, had one wish - to help people improve the quality of their life. Her desire underscores everything we do for our customers, our authors, and our employees. As the largest publisher of personal development books, events & courses we offer a diverse range of products and resources that empower, educate, and inspire. We know that the words we publish can have a deep, lasting impact on people's lives and we're dedicated to using our talents to support positive change in the world by helping all people grow in mind, body, and spirit.

We love what we do, and we hope you will too.

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, fairy tales, 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.

• 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.

• 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 assignments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curiosity and an eagerness to learn about the publishing industry.

• 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?

• Remote
• Meaningful Work
• 4-Day Work Week

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.

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