Editorial Internships
We offer internship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Interns 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 topsheets, preparing sales materials, helping with mailings, attending meetings, and handling other administrative tasks. All interns must be highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively multitask. Editorial or copywriting experience is a plus.
The Basics:
- Year-long term
- Full time, Non-exempt, 37.5 hours / week, paid hourly
- Benefits + 2 weeks paid vacation
- Projected Start Date: June 28, 2019
- Projected End Date: June 26, 2020
We are offering 4 opportunities, one in each of our editorial departments:
ART
Interns assisting the Art editors will work on illustrated art and photography books, along with clever gifts and stationery.
ENTERTAINMENT
Interns assisting the Entertainment editors will work on publishing in the categories of pop culture, humor, pets, trivia, travel, and sex.
FOOD/LIFESTYLE
Interns assisting the Food & Lifestyle editors will work on publishing in the categories of food & drink, gardening, craft, style, parenting, mind/body/spirit, and life events.
CHILDREN’S
Interns assisting the Children’s editors will work on books for readers up to 18 years old, including board books, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade, as well as novelty items, games, and journals.
If you are interested in an internship, please submit a resume and cover letter which clearly identifies your areas of interest to jobs@chroniclebooks.com. Be sure to include the word "Internship" and your desired Editorial team in the subject line.
Due to the high level of interest in these roles, we will only be able to contact candidates we are considering placing, and we will not be able to review general requests for internships.
Please note: Due to the requirements of our internship program, we do not offer scheduled Summer Internships at this time.
Upcoming Internship Dates: June 28, 2019-June 26, 2020
Applications Due: April 12, 2019