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About the Role
Support Hay House's growing fiction list while gaining hands-on exposure to the editorial and acquisitions process. Learn how editors evaluate submissions, identify promising stories, and consider manuscripts for the Hay House fiction list.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Romantasy
- Romantic fantasy
- Romance
- Cozy mysteries
- Fairytale and myth retellings
- Healing fiction
- Philosophical speculative novels
- Reading comprehension
- Written communication
- Feedback communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Deadline management
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Part-time
- Remote
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Degree in English Literature, Creative Writing, Publishing, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 per hour
Benefits
- 4-day work week
About the Company
- 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 are dedicated to using our talents to support positive change in the world by helping all people grow in mind, body, and spirit.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.