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Managing Editorial Intern
Location
Illinois
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$17 / hour
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Managing Editorial Intern
Sourcebooks
• Assist with generating publication schedules and tracking project milestones • Monitor production timelines and identify upcoming deadlines across editorial, design, production, and marketing • Support cross-functional communication by coordinating needs across departments and following up on outstanding action items • Participate in department meetings and gain exposure to publishing strategy, scheduling discussions, and production planning • Help prepare and update project trackers, reports, and workflow documentation • Assist with special projects that support the Managing Editorial department and Adult publishing program
Job Requirements
- Must be a current college student (sophomore, junior, senior) or recent graduate
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Comfortable learning new technology and project management systems
- Experience with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software preferred; experience with project management platforms such as Smartsheet is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Hands-on experience on real projects
- Exposure to the full publishing process
- Panels and networking events
- Mentorship program
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