Program Overview

Program Overview

The MIT Press Acquisitions Department Internship is an opportunity for individuals to contribute to and learn about the acquisitions, development, and editorial process of book publishing. This internship provides a comprehensive understanding of the book publishing process, from ideation to publication, and offers insight into how acquisitions editors evaluate book projects, conduct competitive research, and manage peer review at a university press.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the internship may include:

• Reading and evaluating prospective projects
• Querying peer reviewers
• Updating metadata
• Attending virtual meetings with the department
• Researching consumer interests and identifying trends via social media and other outlets
• Competitive title research

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred qualifications for the internship include:

• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Strong English speaking, writing, and editing skills

Resources

During the internship, the individual will have access to hardware and software.