The MIT Press seeks interns in various departments, to start January 2023. These paid internships are a chance for people who love books and journals to learn about publishing and see how a busy university press functions. Successful interns will make valuable contacts and gain experience at one of the nation's largest university presses.
Interns will be paid $15.50/hour. Hours will be negotiated, but candidates should be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week (see individual departmental openings for more details on hours). Interns typically start in January and continue through May; exact start and end dates can be negotiated depending on each intern’s schedule.
MIT Press internships may be remote; candidates must have U.S. work authorization but may be located anywhere in the U.S. The MIT Press will ship you a laptop with the software you'll need for the internship, for you to use for duration of the internship. You'll ship it back to us at the end of your internship. Let us know if you'll need help with WiFi access.
Applications must be submitted by December 21, 2022. Your application must include a resume and a cover letter. Please make sure to tell us what draws you to an internship at the MIT Press.
If you have any questions, please email mitp-internships@mit.edu and include ‘MITP Spring 2023 Internship’ in the subject. Please do not submit applications via email.
General Requirements: The ideal intern candidates will have a strong desire to learn about publishing, basic computer skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to work well on one’s own and as a member of a group, an eye for detail, good judgment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take initiative.
Internships are available in the departments listed below:
Books Editorial: The Books Editorial internship will provide experience with a variety of editorial tasks, including checking page proofs, editing indexes, proofreading jacket copy, reviewing prepress proofs, and handling corrections for reprints. This is an opportunity for college graduates or graduate students who know the basics of copyediting and proofreading to get practical experience in the field, so applicants who have copyediting experience (e.g., school newspaper, literary journal, tutoring at a writing center) and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style are strongly preferred. The internship is up to 12 hours per week.
For more information on other job opportunities at the Press, please see our careers website at: http://mitpress.mit.edu/jobs
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.