Editorial Fellow, Children's
About The Position
We offer fellowship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Fellows will have a variety of responsibilities which may include evaluating manuscripts, aiding in submissions, sorting and sending out decline notices as needed, drafting copy and acquisition materials, preparing sales materials, performing competitive research, helping with mailings, attending meetings, participating in brainstorming, and handling other administrative tasks. Fellows assisting the Children’s editors will work on books for readers up to 18 years old, including board books, picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and middle grade, as well as novelty items, games, and journals. Fulltime, Non-exempt, 37.5 hours / week, paid $21.64 / hour Full benefits with medical, vision, and dental 80 hours vacation time, 80 hours sick time (in addition to company holiday closure dates) Projected Start Date: June 2, 2026 Projected End Date: June 1, 2027 Fellows will follow a hybrid schedule of working a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 4 days per week in our San Francisco office. Due to the high level of interest in these roles, we will only be able to contact candidates we are considering placing, and we will not be able to review general requests for Fellowships (specify your editorial department of interest, please). Upcoming Fellowship Dates: June 2, 2026 - June 1, 2027 RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN: February 10, 2026, and March 16, 2026 We will be in touch during March and April if considered for the fellowship; all incoming Fellows will be confirmed by May 1.
Requirements
- All Fellows must be highly organized, flexible, and able to effectively multitask.
Nice To Haves
- Editorial or copywriting experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- evaluating manuscripts
- aiding in submissions
- sorting and sending out decline notices as needed
- drafting copy and acquisition materials
- preparing sales materials
- performing competitive research
- helping with mailings
- attending meetings
- participating in brainstorming
- handling other administrative tasks
Benefits
- medical
- vision
- dental
- 80 hours vacation time
- 80 hours sick time (in addition to company holiday closure dates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
