Brink’s publishing internship program seeks to bring underrepresented and diverse voices into the publishing industry itself. Through our fifteen-week program, interns learn the essential ins and outs of the industry and become crucial contributors to the positive social change Brink affects every day.
Professional Experience
Are you eager to foster a love of literature and stories? Do you believe in the power of the pen? Are you motivated by a desire to discover hidden gems of literary beauty and bring them to light?
An internship with Brink will provide you with firsthand experience in the publishing industry. Our programs are designed to bridge the gap between learning about publishing and working in the business.
Our internships are conducted entirely online, so applicants from anywhere in the world can participate in this remote publishing internship as long as they have access to WiFi. Typically, interns work approximately 10 hours a week. Every Brink intern is given a small stipend of $300 .
Our Program
Editing
Guided by our professional staff, interns will receive extensive editorial training that covers everything from initial content and broad structural editing to perfecting final copies. Interns will work with general and contest submissions, polish pieces to be published in F(r)iction, and try their hands at both navigating the slush pile and interacting with celebrity authors.
Publishing
The first half of the internship includes an intensive training program with our professional editorial staff. Interns learn how to coach writers from first drafts to polished publications. For the remaining half of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to work as independent Junior Editors. Interns will assist in the creation of F(r)iction and gain experience in every step of the publication process, including editing and general content management. Additionally, interns are asked to assist with the marketing and distribution of F(r)iction.
Outreach
Interns will gain experience in industry correspondence: they will reach out to literary agents and publicists, request advance review copies for the season’s most anticipated books, and conduct Q&As with celebrity authors.
Editorial Writing
Brink provides interns with the opportunity to hone their own craft and technique in order to sharpen their editorial lens. Interns will write short pieces for group writing projects such as Dually Noted and draft book reviews for upcoming titles.
Production
Interns will practice the basics of magazine layout and InDesign while learning about a production’s department’s workflow and role as part of an art and literature publisher.
Marketing
Interns will assist with the management of marketing materials, social media accounts, and online publications.
How to Apply
Brink offers two internship sessions every year—spring and fall—with each internship lasting fifteen weeks.
Spring Cycle
Applications Open: Aug 1
Applicant Deadline: Dec 1
Referrer Deadline: Dec 15
Cycle runs: Jan/Feb – Apr/May
Fall Cycle
Applications Open: Mar 1
Applicant Deadline: July 1
Referrer Deadline: July 15
Cycle runs: Aug/Sept – Nov/Dec
Want to make your application stand out? Check out our Internship FAQ page.
Applications are open!
Testimonials
I absolutely adored interning for Brink. The more I worked with this organization, the more I fell in love with their mission and the tangible evidence of their passion. I was able to explore facets of publishing that I never previously considered, gaining valuable experience with design, production, marketing, editing, and so much more. I will be able to carry these skills with me into the publishing industry, which I pursue now with more fervor and determination than ever. Brink staffers truly care about and believe in the power of stories, uplifting marginalized voices, and fostering a love for literature in our communities. Most of all, they care about and believe in people, and I’ve never felt more welcomed and supported in a professional environment.
Jessenia Hernandez
Fall 2021 Intern
The internship program and wonderful people at Brink have taught me so much about writing and publishing, and I can definitely envision myself using what I learned now in future career paths. By receiving training in editing, I learned about what I value in a story, and this impacted my own growth as a writer as well. Being able to do direct outreach with different authors also helped to broaden my view of the literary community, and I’m excited to continue my publishing journey with these new skills.
Miki Schumacher
Fall 2020 Intern
Working as an intern with Brink has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve gained firsthand experience in so many facets of the publishing industry, from editing live submissions to managing social media accounts. Most importantly, I’ve met a group of passionate people doing amazing work all around the world. I’m so proud to have contributed to an organization constantly striving to change the world through the power of story.
Jaclyn Morken
Fall 2019 Intern
