Editorial Intern, Nelson Books (Nashville, TN Hybrid) (Summer 2027 Internship)

Managing Editorial Support

• Assist our Senior Managing Editor in setting up titles internally, updating the title plan, and inputting sales conference materials as needed.
• Help prepare notes and trackers for editorial team meetings and assist with mailings as needed.

Production Editorial Support

• Support Production Editors in copyediting, reviewing proofreader’s marks, checking corrections, preparing manuscripts for the interior design team, and performing formatting proofs.
• Fact check citations, Scripture references, quotations, and sourced material as needed.
• Copyedit and proof back cover copy and review the final jacket before the editor sends to the printer.
• Update any reprint corrections.

Acquiring Editor Support

• Review proposals and provide thoughtful feedback to editors, including notes on concept, writing, and marketplace analysis.
• Contribute to various admin tasks as needed, including sales conference preparation, initial reads of manuscripts, and attending team meetings.

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry-level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and a willingness to learn house style conventions.
• Experience with Microsoft Word (tracking changes, commenting, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat (marking up PDFs, commenting, etc.).
• Excellent organization, ability to prioritize tasks well, and great interpersonal skills.
• Candidates concentrating in English, Journalism, or Publishing are preferred.
• A passion for books is highly valued!

Why Join Us?

Nelson Books’ editorial team is a thoughtful and collaborative team with a strong culture and a genuine desire to teach, as well as a shared belief in the power of books to impact lives. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the editorial process while learning how to collaborate effectively in both in-person and remote work environments as part of a hybrid team. You’ll contribute ideas that are valued and work alongside publishing professionals who are invested in helping you learn and grow. Most importantly, you’ll play a role in bringing meaningful books to life and preparing them for the readers who need them.

• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027.
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at our Nashville headquarters, while Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays.
• Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

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