What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Fellow, Art & Entertainment position at Chronicle Books?
Description
We offer fellowship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Fellows will have a variety of responsibilities which may include evaluating manuscripts, aiding in submissions, sorting and sending out decline notices as needed, drafting copy and acquisition materials, preparing sales materials, performing competitive research, helping with mailings, attending meetings, participating in brainstorming, and handling other administrative tasks.
Fellows assisting the Art & Entertainment editors will work on publishing in the categories of pop culture, art, photography, how-to creativity, humor, pets, trivia, travel, illustrated classics, and sex, creating beautiful books as well as clever gifts and stationery.
Upcoming Fellowship Dates: August 15, 2025 – June 1, 2026
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN: May 1, 2025 and June 15, 2025
We will be in touch during July and August if considered for the fellowship; all incoming Fellows will be confirmed by August 1.
Requirements
All Fellows must be highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively multitask. Editorial or copywriting experience is a plus.
We offer fellowship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Fellows will have a variety of responsibilities which may include evaluating manuscripts, aiding in submissions, sorting and sending out decline notices as needed, drafting copy and acquisition materials, preparing sales materials, performing competitive research, helping with mailings, attending meetings, participating in brainstorming, and handling other administrative tasks.
Fellows assisting the Art & Entertainment editors will work on publishing in the categories of pop culture, art, photography, how-to creativity, humor, pets, trivia, travel, illustrated classics, and sex, creating beautiful books as well as clever gifts and stationery.
- Fulltime, temporary, non-exempt, 37.5 hours / week position, paid $21.64/hr
- Full benefits with medical, dental and vision
- 80 hours vacation time, 80 hours sick time (in addition to company holiday closure dates)
- Projected Start Date: August 15, 2025
- Projected End Date: June 1, 2026
Upcoming Fellowship Dates: August 15, 2025 – June 1, 2026
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN: May 1, 2025 and June 15, 2025
We will be in touch during July and August if considered for the fellowship; all incoming Fellows will be confirmed by August 1.
Requirements
All Fellows must be highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively multitask. Editorial or copywriting experience is a plus.
Salary : $22