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Beacon Press is owned and operated under the auspices of the Unitarian Universalist Association and is an equal opportunity employer. Beacon Press values a diverse workforce; people with disabilities, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply. In alignment with our commitments to science and equity while protecting those are most vulnerable, proof of a full-course vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of employment. Medical exemptions are considered upon recommendation from a provider.

INTERNSHIPS

Beacon Press Audio Internship for Spring 2025

The Beacon Press Internships for People of Color program seeks to increase diversity and inclusiveness in the book publishing industry. The Beacon Press Audio program seeks a candidate with a multimedia background who desires firsthand experience working in audiobook production and publishing. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $20 an hour. Interns are expected to work for 10–14 weeks, with a 12–14 hour-per-week commitment and a flexible schedule. It is required that interns be available to work on Thursdays for various meetings and it is preferable that they come into the office on Thursdays.

The intern will work closely with the Beacon Audio team; help research the audiobook industry for latest methods and trends, listen to auditions, manage an audiobook production schedule, work with external audio vendors, and develop future production strategies.

Beacon Press is owned and operated under the auspices of the Unitarian Universalist Association and is an equal opportunity employer. Beacon Press values a diverse workforce; people with disabilities, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply. In alignment with our commitments to science and equity while protecting those who are most vulnerable, proof of a full-course vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of employment. Medical exemptions are considered upon recommendation from a provider.

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to audio@beacon.org with “Audio Intern” in the subject line by November 3, 2024.

Beacon Press Spring 2025 Internships for People of Color

The Beacon Press Internships for People of Color program seeks to increase diversity and inclusiveness in the book publishing industry. We encourage applicants anywhere in the country to apply. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $20 an hour for each internship. Interns are expected to work for 10–14 weeks, with a 10–20 hour-per-week commitment and a flexible schedule. It is preferable, though not required, that interns be available to work on Thursdays in the Beacon offices for in-person projects and meetings.

Sales Intern

The intern will work closely with the sales team; help track and analyze sales data, explore backlist opportunities, build sales kits and create selling materials and more. A Beacon Press internship is a wonderful learning opportunity and may prove to be invaluable should you pursue a career in book publishing. Because Beacon is a small press, our interns have the opportunity to observe the functions of other departments as well as their own, to work in a friendly and supportive environment, and to make a valued contribution to a distinguished press that has a long tradition of publishing progressive, timely, and thought-provoking books.

To apply for the Beacon Press Internship for People of Color for the Spring 2025 semester, please send your résumé and a cover letter with “Sales Intern” in the subject line to internships@beacon.org. Applications are due by October 30, 2024.

Marketing Intern

The marketing intern works closely with the marketing department in various areas of administration and support, and will work on a few long term projects depending on candidate’s interests and abilities.

Day-to-day tasks could include: research for organizational and academic outreach opportunities; assisting with book mailings for giveaways and other projects; drafting letters; reading assigned books to assist in development of marketing plans; helping with academic and library marketing; writing blog posts; tracking monthly online stats; planning social media content; and producing marketing materials.

Candidates should have a strong interest in publishing and social justice as well as a desire to learn about marketing books to consumer audiences and how publishers use social media to build community.

Beacon Press is owned and operated under the auspices of the Unitarian Universalist Association and is an equal opportunity employer. Beacon Press values a diverse workforce; people with disabilities, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply. In alignment with our commitments to science and equity while protecting those who are most vulnerable, proof of a full-course vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of employment. Medical exemptions are considered upon recommendation from a provider.

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to bpexam@beacon.org with “Marketing Intern” in the subject line by November 10, 2024.

Digital & Social Media Intern

The digital and social media intern works closely with the digital marketing manager in various areas of Beacon’s social media assets. Responsibilities will focus primarily on building Beacon’s TikTok presence; developing content for Instagram; drafting blog posts and newsletters, creating social media images; tracking authors, books, and trending news on social media; and tracking weekly and monthly online stats.

Candidates should have a strong interest in publishing and social justice, as well as a desire to learn about the ways publishers use online assets to build community and raise the profile of our brand, books, and authors.

Beacon Press is owned and operated under the auspices of the Unitarian Universalist Association and is an equal opportunity employer. Beacon Press values a diverse workforce; people with disabilities, people of color, and those who identify as LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply. In alignment with our commitments to science and equity while protecting those who are most vulnerable, proof of a full-course vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of employment. Medical exemptions are considered upon recommendation from a provider.

To apply: please send your résumé and cover letter to internships@beacon.org with “Digital and Social Media Intern” in the subject line by November 8, 2024.