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Luxe Media, LLC

Art Director Intern/Volunteer

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Art Director assists in the execution of ... Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages.

Luxe Media, LLC

Art Director Intern/Volunteer

Chicago, IL

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Art Director assists in the execution of ... Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages.

Hasana, Inc.

Intern/Volunteer Art Director

New York, NY

$16.50 - $22/hr

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity. The Art Director assists in the execution of ... Collaborates with Felix Magazine Editorial Staff to conceive ideas for all front of book pages.

Phonely Ltd

Content Marketing Intern

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Our customers use us to qualify leads, book appointments, route calls, and resolve real customer ... About the Role This is not a "schedule some posts and update the content calendar" internship. We ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for book editor internship in the United States is $21.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Book Editor Internship vs Book Editor?

AspectBook Editor InternshipBook Editor
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in English, Literature, or related fieldBachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Publishing, or related field; experience preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, often in publishing houses or literary agenciesFull-time professional role in publishing companies, editing firms, or literary agencies
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level position for training and skill development in publishing industryEstablished role responsible for editing manuscripts, coordinating with authors and publishers

The Book Editor Internship is an entry-level, training-focused position designed for students or recent graduates to gain industry experience. In contrast, a Book Editor is a full-time professional responsible for editing and refining manuscripts. Internships serve as a stepping stone toward a career as a Book Editor, providing practical skills and industry insight.

What kind of tasks and responsibilities can I expect during a Book Editor Internship?

As a Book Editor Intern, you can expect to assist with a range of editorial tasks, including proofreading manuscripts, fact-checking, formatting, and providing feedback on content structure. You'll likely work closely with senior editors, authors, and other interns, participating in meetings and helping to prepare materials for publication. This role often involves juggling multiple projects, adhering to deadlines, and learning the fundamentals of the publishing process. It's a great opportunity to develop editorial skills, gain industry insight, and build professional relationships that can support future career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Book Editor Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Book Editor Intern, you need strong writing, grammar, and analytical skills, usually supported by coursework in English, literature, or communications. Familiarity with editing tools like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and style guides such as The Chicago Manual of Style is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and a willingness to accept feedback are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure manuscripts are polished, error-free, and aligned with the publisher's standards, contributing to the success of published works.

What are Book Editor Internships?

Book Editor Internships are temporary positions where individuals, often students or recent graduates, work with publishing companies or literary agencies to gain hands-on experience in the editorial process. Interns typically assist with tasks such as proofreading manuscripts, reviewing submissions, fact-checking, and supporting senior editors. These internships provide valuable insights into how books are developed, edited, and prepared for publication, helping interns build essential skills and connections for a career in publishing.
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Kiki Pohlad '13 Curatorial Assistant

Kiki Pohlad '13 Curatorial Assistant

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY • On-site

$24.73 - $25.83/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description


The Curatorial Assistant (CA) will assist the Associate Curator, Malloy Curator, and Dayton Director in research, administrative, and editorial tasks for exhibitions and accompanying publications. The CA will also help facilitate access to the museum collection; give public, private, and class-based tours of the museum and exhibitions; respond to external requests for images and research on the museum collection; and supervise student interns. The CA has the opportunity to propose and execute exhibitions and programs that they author. Because of the broad scope of the museum's exhibitions and goals, the successful candidate will have a wide range of interests, the ability to learn quickly, an innate aptitude for flexibility, the ability to juggle multiple tasks on projects with both near and distant deadlines, and a positive solutions-oriented approach.
  • Assists in all aspects of department administration, providing critical support to the Associate Curator, Malloy Curator, and Dayton Director on all exhibitions, publications, and other projects. This work necessitates a high level of organization at broad project levels as well as detail-oriented attention to project logistics and communications and a dedication to ensuring the department meets internally and externally set deadlines.
  • Organizes and maintains exhibition checklists. Works closely with individual curators to keep all images and artwork captions up-to-date and communicates changes to relevant departments.
  • Communicates about curatorial projects across departments, including but not limited to collaborating with registrars on loan requests and followups; brainstorming with engagement team about programming; offering ideas, images, and writing for social media and other publicity; providing information and feedback to designer. Communicates with external book designers and other freelancers about individual projects.
  • Writes and/or edits exhibition and publication texts under the supervision of the organizing curator. Requires research skills, in-depth knowledge of contemporary art and art history, excellent writing skills, and experience in proofreading or other editing texts. Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style required.
  • Organize exhibition images. This work includes liaising with outside photographers, ensuring all exhibitions are photographed in a timely fashion, working with supervising curators to review and approve images, communicating with Tang Museum colleagues about using and locating approved images.
  • Manage exhibition catalogs and other publications. Work with individual curators to ensure that publications stay on track by liaising with photo editors, designers, writers, outside editors, and printers. Edit or proofread texts that come from a variety of sources including newly commissioned interviews and essays, existing gallery texts, reviews, historic material, and so on; secure hi-res images and copyright permissions as needed.
  • Offer support to the Associate Curator on cataloging and digitization needs by researching the collection, completing data-entry tasks, and updating approved revisions to cataloging data in the collections management system, EmbARK. Experience with a collection management system preferred, though training is provided for the right candidate.
  • Correspond and engage with museum colleagues and scholars external to the Tang. This work might include responding to requests: to publish images by ensuring such use is acceptable, providing captions and hi-res images; to borrow Tang collection artwork on loan; for research on the Tang collection or past exhibitions. Responsibly represents the curatorial department, the museum, and the museum mission both on and off campus by giving public and private tours to campus and external groups, attending art fairs and conferences, and assisting in hosting responsibilities for visiting artists and scholars.
  • The CA is invited to propose their own authored exhibitions, programs, or other projects; if approved, this work includes executing the project from initial conception/proposal through to realization, managing all logistical details, collaborating with key artists, and communicating across museum departments.
  • Supervise 3-5 student interns. Assign projects and deadlines, provide training as needed, and review and offer feedback to interns on all tasks.

Education: The successful candidate will also have a Bachelor's Degree, in addition to museum and/or prior work experience.
Required documents needed to apply:
  • On-line application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of Three References

Pay Range: $24.73 - $25.83 per hour ($45,000-$47,000 annually) for this 35 hours per week, 12 months per year position commensurate with experience.
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
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