Career Opportunities

Plural Publishing, Inc., a 20-year-old business located in San Diego, California, is a leader in providing textbooks and professional publications and resources to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Special Education markets. We are very proud of our commitment and contributions to these areas of human development. We are a small, but successful, company that relies upon a team of experienced and dedicated employees, who work with esteemed authors and other industry leaders to deliver books and materials that make a difference. We work with prestigious academic and professional authors and accordingly expect our team members to have solid written and verbal skills.  Learn more about the company here.


 

SUMMER 2025 EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 16, 2025

Email resume to elisa@pluralpublishing.com. 

Plural Publishing's editorial internship program is designed to introduce college students and/or recent graduates to book publishing through valuable, hands-on editorial experience. It is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a career in book publishing to learn all aspects of the business.

Editorial interns will gain experience by shadowing and working with our Executive Editor, Associate Acquisitions Editor, Project Editor, and Editorial Assistants as they sign important new books and revisions and ensure they are published on time. As a part of the program, interns will have the chance to attend meetings, work with manuscripts, interact with industry professionals in other departments, and meet authors. Our Editorial team will also share career advice, especially resume, cover letter, and interviewing skills that will help interns with future job opportunities in the publishing industry.  

Please note: This internship does not involve reading manuscripts, copy editing, or writing.

This is an unpaid internship. Interns will receive a recommendation letter and school credit, if applicable. 

Key Learning Outcomes:

Interns will understand…

  • current trends in the publishing industry,
  • the publishing process from acquisition to publication,
  • the decision-making behind book specifications,
  • how each department contributes to a publication,
  • book proposal and peer review processes.

Interns will be able to…

  • process a manuscript for publication,
  • assist in creating contracts,
  • analyze content in competitive books,
  • prepare editorial resources for authors,
  • complete data entry.

Interns will demonstrate…

  • computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office,
  • strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills,
  • attention to detail,
  • effective workload management,
  • integral work habits and professionalism.

Details:

  • Temporary internship with a minimum 12-week commitment.
  • Able to work 15 hours a week. Schedule to be negotiated.
  • This internship is based in our San Diego office, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remote work is not available for this internship.

Qualifications:

  • A strong desire to learn about book publishing.
  • A sophomore/junior/senior working toward a BA degree or a recent graduate.
  • Preferred majors: English, Journalism, Communication, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Linguistics, or related.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Able to meet deadlines.
  • Self-directed, can work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
  • Prior publishing experience is not required.