Job Description
Job Description Format: Hybrid
Internship Duration: June 2nd to September 11th
Priority Deadline to Submit Resume: Friday, January 30th
Final Deadline to Submit Resume: Friday, February 13th
Pay Rate: $30-35 per hour
As an Editorial Intern on the Books & Bookazines team, you will support the editorial process from concept through production - gaining real-world publishing experience while contributing meaningfully to Hearst's book and special issue (bookazine) portfolio. This "small-but-mighty" team consists of 8 individuals - a group publisher, two editors, two art directors, a photo editor, a managing editor, and a marketing coordinator - who develop 100+ projects each year, with the help of outside contractors and freelancers.
This intern will be part of the Neurodiversity@Hearst program, a paid, full-time 15-week internship program for neurodivergent/autistic talent interested in enhancing their technical skills. From June 2nd - September 11th, 2026, interns will participate in an immersive, hands-on experience at a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company. This cohort will include interns at Hearst Television, Fitch Group, Hearst Magazines and Hearst Corporate. The reasonable estimate for this position is $30-35/hour. This will be a hybrid role based in NYC, with four days working in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and one day working remotely (Friday).
What You'll Do As an Editorial Intern on the Books & Bookazines team, you will:
- Support editorial tasks such as researching, fact-checking, editing, and reviewing content from our archives with the purpose of identifying content appropriate for use within our books or bookazines
- Learn about the publishing process from idea development through to final production
- Help with outreach efforts for books and special publications, including creating mailing lists or emailing or calling potential partners, and development of Instagram posts
- Join team meetings, share your ideas, and give feedback on projects - with guidance from your manager
- The Books & Bookazines team supports communication in the way that works best for you-assignments may be provided verbally or in writing, depending on your preference.
What You'll Bring - Previous experience with publishing is preferred, but not required. We encourage candidates with backgrounds in storytelling, writing, editing, or media to also apply. You may be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in learning and asking questions to better understand your role and tasks such as writing, researching or working on creative projects (blogging, fanfiction, class work, etc.)
- Come to meetings having reviewed materials and provides ideas, feedback, or questions through spoken or written communication
- Pay attention to instructions and check details before getting started-for example, reading an email fully before beginning a task
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively on assignments collaborating
- Ability to communicate expectations, updates and concerns clearly
What You'll Learn - Hands-on editorial experience with guidance from publishing professionals
- Weekly check-ins and clear expectations from your manager
- Supportive environment within the Books & Bookazines team
- Professional development, networking, and peer community opportunities
About Hearst:
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com. Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please follow all instructions carefully, as it is an important criterion to indicate work readiness. Please note that there is a 2-step process to submit a completed application. Step 1: Candidates should submit their resume below by clicking on the blue "Apply Online" button.
Step 2: Candidates will then receive an email with an application form within 5 business days. Please submit the application form and requested materials in the email.
Applications will be reviewed in the order of submission and priority will be given to early applicants.
Questions? Email info@integrateadvisors.org.
Please submit resumes no later than
Friday, February 13th. Candidate submissions will be processed in the order in which they are received, and priority will be given to early applicants. Please note that this posting may remain on our website until an offer is extended and accepted. Candidates are welcome to continue to submit their resumes past the date listed. Integrate will add their information to its database and follow up with the candidate should the position still be available.
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Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Freelance, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work,