Jobs & Internships
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 Spring 2025 Internships for People of ColorThe 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.
Editorial InternThe editorial intern assists all members of the editorial staff. Day-to-day tasks include reading and reporting on submissions, researching potential book ideas, helping guide books to production, and working on special projects. Interns sit in on a number of proposal and other meetings and get the chance to learn how editors evaluate book proposals and a glimpse into the publishing cycle. Candidates should have a strong interest in publishing (especially the editorial process), in social justice, and how the two can work together.
To apply for the Beacon Press Internship for People of Color for the Spring 2025 semester, please send your résumé and a cover letter to internships@beacon.org with “Editorial Intern” in the subject line. Applications are due by January 10, 2025.