Title: Production Intern

Location: Boston, MA

Hours/Week: 12-14 hours per week for 10-14 weeks

Beacon Press Internships for People of Color: Print and Audiobook Production Internship Spring 27

The Beacon Press Internships for People of Color program seeks to increase diversity and inclusiveness in the book publishing industry. Beacon Press Production Department seeks a candidate with a multimedia background who desires firsthand experience working in book and audio production. 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 in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays for various meetings. This is not a hybrid position.

The intern will work closely with the Beacon Production and Audio team; This internship provides an opportunity to learn about the book production process from the copyediting, design, and typesetting stages to the bound book. Duties include proofreading (including but not limited to page proofs, marketing pieces, and e-books), filing, reviewing copyedits, data entry, preparing packages for vendors, assisting with the digital archive, and other special projects. Audiobook duties will include attending webinars, listening to auditions, and preparing audio files for use by our marketing department.

We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, an attention to detail, and a love for books in all formats.

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 submit your resume and cover letter via our applicant portal (ADP WorkforceNow) on uua.org/jobs. If you have any questions, please reach out to careers@uua.org.