Wise Ink Media is hiring for our seasonal internship program!

The editorial intern will work closely with our project management team to support Wise Ink’s mission-driven clients and authors. Book lovers interested in joining the dynamic world of publishing are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a fully remote, paid internship with a rate of $15/ hour and an estimate of 10 – 15 hours per week.

We are accepting rolling submissions for this internship opportunity through November 10, 2025.

ABOUT WISE INK:

Wise Ink is a hybrid publishing and media company that partners with leaders and CEOs, speakers, organizations, media personalities, educators, activists, storytellers, and entrepreneurs to build their books and brands with intention. We provide consulting, coaching, creative, production, marketing, and distribution services to help authors and clients bring their visions to life.

As a remote-based company, we believe in fostering a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Our workplace aligns with our collective values of social and racial justice, freedom from a 9-5 office, and the power of writing and art to change things for the better.

We believe that we can go further together—which is why we support our clients, and each other, with a team-based approach. We’d love for you to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Editorial Support: Help the project management team support authors through the publishing process. Assist with children’s book pagination and editing, support authors with implementation of editorial feedback, and cross-check that corrections have been accurately incorporated following proofreads and pre-press checks.

2. Administrative Support: Send follow-up emails to clients, assign ISBNs and Library of Congress Control Numbers, ensure that author resources (handouts, manuals, and spreadsheets) are up-to-date, and help maintain accurate vendor and client information in our internal CRM software, ClickUp.

3. Acquisitions Support: Review and summarize concept pitches, summarize potential authors’ current internet presences, and make preliminary judgments about whether a prospective project is a good fit for our brand and service offerings.

4. File Management Support: Help label and organize project files, verify that images are the correct size and in the right color space to print, help create new documents and templates, and help copy our internal file infrastructure for new projects.

5. Copywriting: Occasionally support our creative director and marketing team with content for our newsletter, website, and social media.

REQUIREMENTS:

The editorial intern is required to have at least partial availability during 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST on weekdays, and must be based in the US. Higher education degrees are not required.

1. Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients and internal team members. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, Microsoft Word’s Track Changes and Comment functions, and prior experience with digital client communications and file management preferred.

2. Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at a time, prioritize tasks, keep an accurate record of their hours, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

3. Data Management Expertise: The ideal candidate will be comfortable organizing files in cloud storage with company-wide folder and naming conventions. They will prioritize correctly labeling different versions of files and feel comfortable working with multiple file formats. Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Google Drive, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and InDesign), and familiarity with ClickUp or other project management software is a plus but not required.

4. Team Player: A positive and enthusiastic collaborator who can work effectively with cross-functional teams.

5. Adaptive Learning: Willingness to learn, ask questions, and uphold internal processes with an eye for detail.

COMPENSATION:

The editorial intern will be compensated at $15/hr for 10-15 hours per work week. This role provides a flexible, remote work environment that allows you to thrive while helping our project management team reach their goals. If you have a passion for project management, good communication skills, an eye for detail, and the desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of book publishing, we would love to hear from you.

TO APPLY

To apply, please fill out this form. Make sure to include a writing sample (creative essay, blog post, etc.), with an optional design sample (social media graphic, flier, etc.). Please include a list of relevant skills either in your resume or as a response in the application form.

We’re accepting rolling submissions until November 10th, 2025. We look forward to reviewing your application!

The 2019 Diversity Baseline Survey found that 79 percent of the publishing industry identified as white, 88 percent were straight, and 92 percent were non-disabled. The book industry has the power to shape culture in big and small ways, and the people behind the books make a huge difference in determining which stories are amplified and which are shut out. Wise Ink is committed to diversity in publishing and will prioritize applications from marginalized groups.

Company/organization: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Location: Remote
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Applications for the January – December 2026 marketing fellowship will be accepted until November 10.

The Wise Ink “Pathway to Publishing” Marketing Fellowship is a remote one-year program designed for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color looking to gain entry into the field of book publishing and marketing. The goal of this program is to train a fellow with the hard skills of book marketing and to build a lasting relationship between the fellow and Wise Ink.

This extensive fellowship pairs education with on-the-job experience. Wise Ink will cover the costs of book marketing coursework, including a professional Book Marketing Master certification with the Nonfiction Authors Association. The fellow will also gain professional experience in a variety of marketing roles and tasks, and will be compensated for that work at an hourly rate. Each project will be assigned in collaboration with Wise Ink’s marketing manager, Crown Shepherd (a Pathway to Publishing Fellowship alumni herself!), for mentorship, training, and feedback.

This fellowship assumes 10-15 hours / week of paid on-the-job experience (compensated at $25 / hour). It also assumes up to 30 hours of unpaid coursework and educational support throughout the course of the 1-year program.

About Wise Ink

Wise Ink is a hybrid publishing and media company for game-changers. Wise Ink publishes stories that support building a better and more equitable world. We share stories that uplift, inspire, and inform. We love to shepherd stories from voices not typically heard in publishing. Our clients are thought leaders and experts in their fields who want their writing to contribute to a movement. We’re an agile group who are passionate about what a well-written word can achieve—and we believe words can change the world.

As a remote-based company, we believe in fostering a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Our workplace aligns with our collective values of social and racial justice, freedom from a 9-5 office, and the power of writing and art to change things for the better.

We believe that we can go further together—which is why we support our clients, and each other, with a team-based approach.

About the Fellowship

Different marketing projects and responsibilities will be assigned so the fellow can learn and utilize technical skills within book marketing, distribution, publicity, and advertising.

These paid projects will include:

• assisting marketing strategy and consultation through marketing meetings, distribution meetings, and office hours

• professional assessments of media assets for authors, in support of marketing sessions with clients

• identifying metadata for book titles (keywords, categories, and comparative titles) and submitting to book distribution channels

• writing creative, compelling book descriptions

• social media and newsletter branding and management

• creative copywriting and graphic design for marketing materials, such as A+ Content graphics for Amazon listings, sell sheets, speaker sheets, and press kits

• e-book, audiobook, and print-on-demand sales listing set up with KDP, IngramSpark, ACX, and Author Republic

• coordination of audiobook and e-book production between authors and contractors

• creation of customized media lists for authors

• Amazon and social media advertising campaign creation and management

• strategic copywriting for author websites

At the end of the fellowship, the fellow will complete an official review and has the option to remain a contractor for marketing projects going forward.

This fellowship includes:

• Covered application, course, and certification fees for the following courses:

• • Book Marketing Master certification with the Nonfiction Authors Association (6-week course)

  • Amazon ads course (TBD)

  • At least one additional online course, to be determined based on the fellow’s interests

• Subscription to Skillshare for ongoing educational opportunities

• Guaranteed part-time work for 10 – 15 hours / week, with payments processed twice per month.

• One-on-one training with the Wise Ink Media team in a variety of book marketing techniques, disciplines, and book genres

• Intentional mentorship about best practices in publishing and freelance business management, including but not limited to work-for-hire contracts, pricing, client communication, invoicing, and grant applications

Who May Apply

This fellowship is specifically for Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color.

• BIPOC may apply regardless of:

  • level of education

  • location within the US (this fellowship is remote)

  • age (must be 18+)

  • gender, sex, or sexuality

  • ability/disability

  • level of privilege or circumstance

• A college degree is not required.

• Must have at least partial availability during 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST on weekdays.

• Must be based in the US.

• Applicants must be seeking to gain experience in and/or enter the fields of marketing and/or book publishing.

Application Process

• Please apply via this form by November 10.

• Include a resume or a list of work history in a separate file.

• Applicants will be evaluated based on passion, skills/talents, and work experience by a diverse panel of judges.

• Applicants should expect a response via email by December 1. The program start date is flexible based on fellow availability, but will ideally begin on January 6.

Company/organization: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Location: Remote
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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 21.

Wise Ink is searching for a part-time, remote design and production assistant to join our team!

This individual would work with our existing production and marketing teams to edit and design books and related content across many genres. This is a part-time, remote work, contract position with potential to grow. Estimate of 60 hours per month, averaging 15 hours per week, with a starting hourly rate of $20.

This position is a great fit for designers who are early in their career and want to learn from hands-on learning, actionable critique, and 1:1 training. If you are an explorative designer with a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!

responsibilities

Our design and production assistant will help our production team with many tasks, including:

• Assisting with all elements of book design, including front and back cover design, interior layout design, packaging files according to printer requirements, and troubleshooting issues with design files at press

• Entering proofreading changes and author revisions into native design files in Adobe InDesign, cross-checking files to ensure accuracy and correct formatting

• Editing images and creating graphs, charts, and barcodes

• Creating assets for company identity branding initiatives

• Visual branding for author website services and creation of Squarespace websites

• Designing A+ Content graphics and book marketing images for Amazon listings

• Designing author marketing materials, including sell sheets, speaking sheets, and digital press kits

• Assisting with client communication as a support to the Wise Ink team

qualifications

The ideal candidate would have proven experience in the following skills. However, applicants who lack skills in some of these areas who are interested in learning are still encouraged to apply. Workshops and training sessions will be provided for the ideal candidate. A college degree is not required.

• Intermediate proficiency with Adobe InDesign

• Intermediate proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

• Intermediate proficiency with Adobe Photoshop

• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

• Familiarity with books across many genres, primarily in print

• Experience in print design and print production

• Experience with Squarespace

• Basic knowledge of grammar and language usage rules from the Chicago Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster

About Wise Ink

Wise Ink is a hybrid publishing and media company for game-changers. Wise Ink publishes stories that support building a better and more equitable world. We share stories that uplift, inspire, and inform. We love to shepherd stories from voices not typically heard in publishing. Our clients are thought leaders and experts in their fields who want their writing to contribute to a movement. We’re an agile group who are passionate about what a well-written word can achieve—and we believe words can change the world.

As a remote-based company, we believe in fostering a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Our workplace aligns with our collective values of social and racial justice, freedom from a 9-5 office, and the power of writing and art to change things for the better.

We believe that we can go further together—which is why we support our clients, and each other, with a team-based approach.

application process

• Please apply via this form by November 21 with your résumé and portfolio.

• A college degree is not required.

• Preference will be given to those who have availability during 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. CST on weekdays.

• Must be based in the US.

• Applicants should expect a response via email by December 12. The position start date is flexible based on availability, but will ideally begin on January 12.

The 2019 Diversity Baseline Survey found that 79 percent of the publishing industry identified as white, 88 percent were straight, and 92 percent were non-disabled. The book industry has the power to shape culture in big and small ways, and the people behind the books make a huge difference in determining which stories are amplified and which are shut out. Wise Ink is committed to diversity in publishing and will prioritize applications from marginalized groups.

Company/organization: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Location: Remote
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Come join our team!

Teacher Created Materials is a 45+ year-old, award-winning publisher of educational and trade books, digital products, and provider of professional learning services. Our vision is to create a world in which children love to learn and our products are recognized for their effectiveness and embraced by educators worldwide. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, the company is experiencing remarkable growth driven by customers including educators at all levels, parents and caregivers, and trade partners. We continuously work to ensure that our interactions with customers, authors, community members, and employees are always positive and that our products and services espouse the values of our company.

Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs
• Plus more!

Location: 

• Hybrid 4x/week (Minneapolis, MN)

Position Summary:

The Creative Director, Trade Division owns the creative vision and output for TCM’s trade list of books for children and teens, as well as for parents and educators. This involves leading a team to develop and execute designs for covers and interiors, ensuring that all creative elements align with content and brand standards. The Creative Director leads division-level brand stewardship, trade book production, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, and Production. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of design principles, project management skills, and efficiencies with creative software.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct in-house and freelance illustrators, designers, and typesetters to deliver accurate, on-time work; provide clear briefs, milestones, and feedback. This position includes owning specific design projects (books, logos, packaging) through the creative process.
• With input from Editorial and Marketing, direct cover concepts and packaging. With editorial, direct sketches and interior designs. Lead cross-team review and feedback processes and seek timely approvals.
• Oversee final design, layout, and typesetting for book covers and interiors; diagnose and resolve design or production issues.
• Manage budgets, estimates, cost tracking, and schedules.
• Oversee print file preparation; coordinate with internal teams and printers to confirm specifications, manage four-color hard-proof approvals, and control costs.
• Institute best-practice processes, file standards, and version control with Production; uphold on-time, error-free releases to print and digital.
• Maintain style guidelines and use software/templates to optimize workflows across projects.
• Lead, mentor, and elevate an in-house creative team (in-office/hybrid and remote). Foster a collaborative creative culture and provide clear direction and feedback on typography treatments, compositions, and accessibility, while raising the bar in design.
• Research design and illustration vendors, request samples and quotes, and recommend vendors; coordinate freelance work to schedule.
• Leverage emerging AI technologies to optimize creative processes, uncover new design possibilities, and elevate the team’s creative output.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform creative strategy and maintain a fresh, innovative brand presence.
• Manage internal design asset requests for company initiatives and Marketing/Publicity.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and seminars as needed to represent TCM.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in design or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in publishing/children’s content and 5+ years leading internal and external teams.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and macOS; advanced typography/typesetting and print-production fluency.
• Demonstrated success directing external partners and delivering on schedule to press and digital.
• Portfolio required showing high-impact covers/interiors and system-level thinking.
• Ability to plan project strategy and schedule workloads to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: Asana; Amazon A+ and Edelweiss familiarity; accessibility best practices.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer regularly, and perform repetitive motions using keyboard/mouse.

Work Conditions:

• General office and home-office environments

Apply At:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=424142&clientkey=0A5A18C5D60E15F683AA6C35959A0D27

Salary Range:

$90,000.00 – $120,000.00 annually

Teacher Created Materials (TCM) is an equal opportunity employer and as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or status as a protected veteran. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action applies to all levels of employment and to all employment practices, including (but not limited to) compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, educational, training, recreational and social activities.

Company/organization: Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit Publishing, and Shell Education
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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JOB TITLE: Editor, Minnesota History

LOCATION: History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting range $75,566.40 – $81,390.40 annually

STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.

BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

DESIGNATION: Bargaining Unit AFSCME Local 3173

POSTING DATE: October 7, 2025

DEADLINE DATE: October 28, 2025

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.

DESCRIPTION: This position exists to oversee the publication of Minnesota History, the quarterly journal of the Minnesota Historical Society. The Editor handles or manages all phases of the development, editing, design, production, and distribution of Minnesota History in print and digital platforms. The Editor ensures the highest quality products in support of MNHS institutional goals and strategic priorities.

SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Plan, develop, edit, and produce content for Minnesota History; 2) Perform and oversee production editing; 3) Oversee the printing, mailing/distribution, and sales of each issue of the journal; 4) Oversee the online distribution and promotion of the magazine; 5) Prepare annual budgets and manage expenditures; and 6) Perform or delegate administrative tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

● Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.

● Eight years of publishing and/or editorial experience.

● Project management skills or experience.

● Strong oral and written communication skills.

● Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.

● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

● Previous budgeting responsibility

● Experience supervising or leading the work of others.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS IN OR KNOWLEDGE OF:

● Conducting original research and checking the research of others.

● Executing the highest levels of scholarly editing (substantive, style, language, etc.).

● Writing and revising scholarly historical manuscripts.

● Evaluating manuscripts with discrimination and discernment based on editorial experience and subject-matter knowledge.

● Editing and tracking changes online and managing files with efficiency and care.

● Researching and selecting photographs and illustrations.

● Creating editorial policies, processes, and templates for workflow and communication.

● Utilizing digital software and systems such as Word, Xcel, Filemaker Pro,Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and others.

● Negotiating and reviewing contracts.

● Expert developmental and photo editing skills.

● Drafting and reviewing specifications and requests for proposals.

● Planning and budgeting expenses and revenues.

● Innovating new content features, products, channels, and strategies in order to expand audiences and support institutional priorities.

● Working successfully with diverse groups of people.

● Thinking imaginatively and problem solving.

● Multitasking, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing, and adapting to changing priorities.

● Working independently and taking individual initiative while also collaborating effectively and contributing positively in a team environment.

● Detail orientation with the ability to synthesize and organize complex information and maintain/upgrade systems and processes.

● Building interpersonal relationships and communicating clearly and effectively.

● Working with a high degree of diplomacy and maintenance of confidentiality is required.

● Research resources in the field and how to use them.

● The facets of print and digital content production: typography, layout, design, and illustrations such as maps and infographics, and print and digital production.

● Minnesota and US history and related disciplines; research tools; scholarly editing and writing; magazine editing and production; print and digital content production; and/or project management.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Graduate work in American History or related fields.

● Experience leading a magazine or journal

● Knowledge of MNHS policies and procedures.

Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

Company/organization: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Location: St. Paul, MN
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At Bearport Publishing, we believe that books with good writing and amazing images are irresistible to kids. We also believe that providing kids with books they want to read is one of the surest ways to foster reading achievement. These two principles guide the development of all our curriculum-aligned books for children in grades PreK-8.

We are currently looking for an experienced, dynamic, and detail-oriented editor to join our team. This person will be responsible for substantively editing and leveling nonfiction manuscripts, reviewing layouts, writing copy as applicable, and collaborating with the book development team to bring books to life in print and digital formats. This position will report to Bearport’s Editorial Director with whom they will work closely in many aspects of the development process to meet editorial deadlines.

Experience and Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree (English or similar major preferable) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years professional children’s book editing experience, preferably in nonfiction
• Knowledge of GRL, ATOS, and other leveling systems a plus
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills
• Strong organizational, self-management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with education and curriculum requirements desirable
• Must be familiar with Mac OS, and Microsoft Office; proficiency with Adobe Acrobat a plus
• Willingness to work hard and have a fun in a growing company

Benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, and optical insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance options available
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible summer work hours

After an initial probationary period, a hybrid schedule is offered for candidates living within 25 miles of the office. Remote employment will be considered for qualified candidates more than 25 miles away. Salary range: $45—$48K.

About Bearport
Since 2005, Bearport Publishing has received numerous awards for its high-quality nonfiction books. Its focus has been narrative nonfiction and unique, high-interest subjects for beginning and struggling readers. Browse our books, read reviews, and get to know us a little better at BearportPublishing.com.

Apply
Does Bearport sound like the place for you? Tell us why you’d make an outstanding addition to our staff as an editor. Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@flutterbee.com. No phone calls please. We look forward to hearing from you!

Company/organization: Bearport Publishing
Location: Bloomington, MN
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