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Editorial Internship

About this Job

Editorial internships are intended for qualified applicants seeking hands-on experience in literary editorial work—especially related to book publishing. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and grammar skills, a strong interest and background in literary prose and poetry, and familiarity with Red Hen’s list and authors.

Editorial interns works closely with the Associate Editor, Editorial Assistants and Production Associate to maintain Red Hen’s selective acquisitions process and refine and polish all written material put forth by the company. Responsibilities may include: assisting with submission management, such as reading and evaluating submissions, and sending rejections and query responses; copy editing, proofreading, fact-checking, checking corrections to, and otherwise preparing manuscripts for layout; copy-editing and proofreading Marketing & Publicity materials; researching for various projects; providing general editorial support such as data entry, filing, scanning, database maintenance and upkeep, and other administrative duties; and providing general office support and upkeep as needed.

Remote Work Opportunities: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Hen Press physical offices are closed and our staff are working from home off-site. This internship will be conducted remotely unless and until it is safe to resume physical office work.

Internship benefits include free workshops and presentations on various topics taught by our experienced staff; an intern luncheon and Q&A with our Managing Editor and Publisher; invites to Red Hen readings and events; complimentary books; and course credit, if applicable.

Red Hen Press has served both local and national communities as Southern California’s largest nonprofit literary publisher for 20 years. Our mission is to discover and publish works of literary excellence, support diversity, and foster youth literacy.

Qualifications
-Background in publishing (not required but strongly preferred)
-Knowledge of contemporary literature
-An ability to commit to 16–24 hours per week for 4–6 months
-A completed or in-progress undergraduate degree in English, Creative Writing, or related field (at least 2 years completed by requested internship season)
-Experience copy-editing and proofreading; knowledge of copy-editing/proofreading symbols
-A meticulous attention to detail
-A self-starting attitude and ability to maintain deadlines, multi-task, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment without close supervision
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Excellent research abilities
-Significant knowledge of grammar, syntax, and style
-Computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, and Windows 7

Application
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and Red Hen to: editorial [at] redhen.org

Make sure to include “Editorial Internship” in your subject line. Only PDF and .doc/.docx files will be considered.

All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.

Please note that as our most popular internship, the Editorial Department’s acceptance process is highly selective. Fantastic alternatives to Editorial include Development & Grant Writing, Publisher’s Office, and Marketing & Publicity.

Please apply to only one internship at a time; if you are interested in more than one position, please apply to your first choice and indicate your second choice in your cover letter.

All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.


About Red Hen Press

Red Hen Press is committed to publishing works of literary excellence, supporting diversity, and promoting literacy in our local schools.

Red Hen Press has served both local and national communities as Southern California’s largest nonprofit literary publisher for 25 years. Our mission is to discover and publish works of literary excellence, support diversity, and foster literacy in our local schools.

The press was established in 1994 to publish talented writers whose works had been overlooked by large-scale publishing. Since then, the press has maintained five unique programs:

Publishing: The release of an average of twenty-four books of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction annually, with over 400 books released to date and distributed nationally. Includes books published through the press’s imprints and publishing series, which emphasize diverse voices.

Writing in the Schools (WITS): A literary program founded in 2003 that provides creative writing workshops and free books to underprivileged elementary through high school students in Title I and low-income charter schools.

Literary Events: Nearly thirty reading events yearly, covering the East and West coasts, and international cities such as London and Frankfurt. Events are either free or low-cost and reach upwards of 1,000 audience members annually.

The Los Angeles Review: An online journal publishing emerging authors and excellent works of poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction from throughout the country.

Literary Awards: Red Hen proudly presents ten awards (totaling $12,000) each year to emerging writers.