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Editorial & Proofreading Intern

Remote Internship

Role Overview

About the Internship

Join our editorial team and learn the craft of editing from the inside. You will work on real manuscripts — not dummy exercises — under the guidance of our senior editors, developing skills that are directly applicable to a career in publishing.

What You Will Do

  • Proofread manuscripts, blog posts, and marketing materials for grammar, punctuation, and consistency
  • Provide beta reading reports with structured feedback on readability and flow
  • Fact-check content across non-fiction and educational titles
  • Assist senior editors with developmental and line editing tasks
  • Help maintain and update the QuillBees house style guide
  • Contribute to editorial meetings with observations and suggestions

Best From

English Literature, Linguistics, Comparative Literature — or anyone with a strong command of written English and a meticulous eye for detail.

What You Will Gain

  • Hands-on editorial experience across multiple genres and formats
  • Exposure to the full manuscript-to-publication pipeline
  • Mentorship from experienced editors working on live titles
  • A letter of recommendation and verified internship certificate
  • A clear, practical understanding of what professional editing actually involves

The Opportunity

At QuillBees, we offer a platform for people who love books and want to build a career at the intersection of literature, education, and publishing. You will work on titles that matter with a team that cares.

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