Remote Summer Internship - Editorial, B&H

Overview:

The Lifeway Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a valuable learning experience that fosters growth both professionally, personally, and spiritually. Our internships go far beyond "busy work"—you’ll engage in meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and be empowered to make an impact. Interns at Lifeway receive professional development, have opportunities for exposure to senior leaders, and benefit from mentoring relationships with experts in their chosen field.

Job Overview

Lifeway provides publishing interns with the opportunity to develop their editorial skills while contributing to the creation of Christian content that serves the church. You will provide essential editorial support for the B&H Publishing team, including proofreading, editing, and assisting with project management for book launches. 

Internship Program Details & Requirements

• Compensation: Lifeway’s summer internship program offers a competitive hourly pay rate, and all necessary equipment is provided.
• Work Schedule: Interns work an average of 32 hours per week, with core workdays from Tuesday to Thursday. The expectation is that the internship is the primary focus during working hours.
• Program Duration: June 2 - August 14, 2025 (11 weeks). Interns must commit to participating in the entire program.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least two years of study by the internship start date. Recent graduates (December 2024 or May 2025) are also eligible.
• Development Opportunities: Weekly professional development sessions are provided, including specialized training, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Remote Structure: This is a remote position in the U.S., with required in-person attendance for orientation (June 2 - 5, 2025) and end-of-summer presentations (August 11-14, 2025) in Nashville. Travel costs for these events are covered by Lifeway.
• Application Deadline: Applications are due by December 31, with interviews beginning as soon as possible. Selections are finalized by April 1.

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• Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Proofread and edit manuscripts for clarity, style, and accuracy.
  
• Assist in the preparation of promotional content for new book releases.
  
• Provide general editorial support as needed.
  
• Gather information for catalogs and sales conference presentations
  
• Double-check manuscript corrections at third pages
  
• Create subject indexes
  
• Write proposal summaries
  
• Look up costing/content comps
  
• Serve as a second reader on select manuscripts 
  
• Write back cover / author bios
• Other publishing related duties

Education

English, Bible/Theology, or a related degree program

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred 

• Experience in editorial work or content creation.
• Familiarity with publishing processes.
• Graduate level (Masters, etc) experience
• Exposure to biblical Greek and / or Hebrew