文学编辑实习生（兼职）
Editorial Intern, Fiction (Part-Time)
职位概述
作为我们的编辑实习生，你将支持Hay House不断增长的虚构作品系列，同时获得编辑和选题过程的实际经验。与我们的编辑团队一起工作，你将学习编辑如何评估投稿、发现有潜力的故事，并考虑稿件是否适合Hay House的虚构作品系列。
我们的虚构作品系列包括浪漫奇幻和浪漫幻想、现代和历史浪漫、温馨推理小说、童话、民间故事和神话重述、治愈小说以及哲学类科幻小说。
这是一项兼职远程实习，每周工作约两天，时薪20美元。该职位面向居住在美国符合条件州的候选人开放。
职责与技能
- 在高级编辑的指导下阅读并评估虚构作品投稿。
- 撰写简洁的读者报告，总结稿件的主题、优点、需要改进的地方以及与Hay House虚构作品系列的契合度。
- 研究类似作品、作者和相关的虚构作品趋势。
- 协助维护投稿记录和编辑文件。
- 协助准备编辑会议所需的材料。
- 参与关于虚构作品投稿和出版流程的讨论。
- 根据需要协助编辑团队完成行政和项目相关任务。
技能、知识与能力
- 对商业类型小说有浓厚兴趣，包括浪漫奇幻、浪漫幻想、浪漫小说、温馨推理小说、童话和神话重述，以及治愈或科幻小说。
- 优秀的阅读理解能力和书面沟通能力。
- 能够对稿件形成深入的看法，并清晰且尊重地传达反馈。
- 强大的组织能力和细致入微的注意力。
- 能够管理截止日期并完成任务。
- 优秀的沟通和人际交往能力。
- 好奇心强，渴望了解出版行业。
教育与经验
- 目前在读或已毕业的英语文学、创意写作、出版学或相关专业。
- 有出版经验者优先，但非必需。我们寻找的是对学习充满热情的人。
为什么应该申请？
- 远程办公
- 有意义的工作
- 四天工作制
包容多样性与平等就业机会
Hay House致力于打造一个多元化的工作团队，体现并反映我们全球社区的多样性。作为这一承诺的一部分，我们积极寻求多样化的候选人。
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Position Summary
As our Editorial Intern, you’ll support Hay House’s growing fiction list while gaining hands-on exposure to the editorial and acquisitions process. Working alongside our editorial team, you’ll learn how editors evaluate submissions, identify promising stories, and consider manuscripts for the Hay House fiction list.
Our fiction list includes romantasy and romantic fantasy, contemporary and historical romance, cozy mysteries, fairytales, folklore and mythological retellings, healing fiction, and philosophical speculative novels.
This is a part-time, remote internship, working approximately two days per week at a rate of $20.00 per hour. The position is open to candidates residing in eligible U.S. states.
Responsibilities and Expertise
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- 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.
Education and/or Experience
- 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. We’re looking for someone who is excited to learn.
Why Should You Apply?
- Remote
- Meaningful Work
- 4-Day Work Week
Embracing Diversity & EEO
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.
Work Location & Eligibility
Hay House participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
While this is a remote position, Hay House is only able to employ candidates who reside or willing to relocate to the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
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Who We Are
Our founder, Louise Hay, had one wish - to help people improve the quality of their life. Her desire underscores everything we do for our customers, our authors, and our employees. 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 know that the words we publish can have a deep, lasting impact on people's lives and we're dedicated to using our talents to support positive change in the world by helping all people grow in mind, body, and spirit. We love what we do, and we hope you will too.
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