What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editing Internship position at BHC Press?
Company Description
BHC Press is an award-winning independent publisher based in Michigan. We publish the best in independent books across all popular genres for both YA and adults with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, horror and contemporary fiction.
Our editing internship provides an exciting opportunity for interns to apply their experience and education in a real-life professional setting while gaining valuable industry experience and transferable skills in the publishing industry.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English and a good knowledge and understanding of proofreading and copy editing, preferably in fiction.
Internship runs for 26 weeks. All internships are remote and unpaid, and are available to undergraduate, graduates, or qualified individuals seeking to gain experience in the editorial and copy editing field. Students enrolled in an accredited college/university may be able to use internship toward college credit if desired.
We are currently accepting applications for upcoming internships beginning in January 2022.
Application deadline: Monday, November 8, 2021
Internship begins: Friday, January 7, 2022 (flexible)
Internship ends: Friday, July 8, 2022
When applying, please include resume and a cover letter indicating why you feel you would be an asset to our team. Include any specific areas of preference and interest (copyediting, proofreading, reading and assessing manuscripts, etc.) and the experience you would like to gain in that area. Also include the types of books you enjoy reading and the genres/books you are most passionate about.
To learn more about BHC Press and the books we publish, visit us at: www.bhcpress.com
Job Description
- Formatting manuscripts to publisher specifications
- Reading and evaluating manuscript submissions
- Copy editing manuscripts according to CMS guidelines
- Proofreading manuscripts and book layouts
- Working on special projects or other assignments as needed
Qualifications
- Must love and be passionate about books and reading!
- A commitment to work 10 to 20 hours per week (flexible)
- Outstanding spelling and grammar skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Candidates should have a strong desire to work in the editing field and be familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) guidelines (preferred)
- Highly organized and able to work with minimal direction
- Flexible, dependable, and able to work with confidential material
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, including using Track Changes
- Computer and e-Reader proficient
- Undergraduate in English or a related field
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.