START YOUR SUCCESS STORY | 972.381.0009

Careers

JOIN OUR TEAM!

| Current Openings I

MANAGING EDITOR | FULL-TIME | IN-OFFICE: This in-office role is ideal for someone who loves collaborating with authors, shaping manuscripts, and supporting every stage of the publishing process—from concept to market-ready book. As Managing Editor, you will coordinate all editorial work, mentor junior team members, supervise editorial interns in reviewing manuscript submissions, support acquisitions across multiple stages, and help maintain the positive, long-term relationships that define Brown Books’ Relationship Publishing® philosophy.

Responsibilities include:

  • Line editing, copy editing, proofing, and occasional developmental editing
  • Crafting sales copy and editing other marketing-related literature to assist PR and Marketing
  • Communicating productively with authors to provide updates, offer guidance, and ensure alignment throughout the editorial process
  • Mentoring junior editors in editing best practices
  • Collaborating with editorial and production teams to track project status and workflow
  • Identifying, vetting, and contracting freelance editors as needed
  • Overseeing developmental or other specialized edits completed by freelance editors and providing project guidance where necessary
  • Assisting leadership with acquisitions, proposal review, and related administrative support
  • Overseeing the Brown Books internship program, including mentoring interns in writing read reviews for submissions
  • Maintaining strong, professional author relationships
  • Supporting additional publishing initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an editorial role within publishing or a closely related field
  • Thorough, demonstrable knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition
  • Strong editing skills and keen editorial judgment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and collaborate across teams
  • Professional, author-focused approach and problem-solving mindset

To apply, please submit your resume and a letter of interest to: publishing@brownbooks.com

IDon't yet have the experience required for this role? We strongly encourage you to apply for our Editorial internship; learn more below!I


| Freelance Opportunities I


BBPG maintains relationships with hundreds of the most talented, experienced, and credentialed writers and editors in the nation. If you would like to be considered for freelance opportunities, please send your resume and letter of inquiry to publishing@brownbooks.com.

| Internships I

  • ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP: BBPG is seeking an accounting intern with organizational and computer skills. Proficiency with QuickBooks Online strongly preferred. This detail- and data-oriented position involves assisting with invoice preparation, balancing accounts, and helping with warehousing and distribution of Brown Books titles. Applicants interested in a varied daily routine and a rich learning experience with accounting applied are encouraged to send a resume and letter of interest to publishing@brownbooks.com.
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP: BBPG is seeking a graphic design intern who is knowledgeable in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to join our team. The position involves working one on one with the rest of the design team, helping lay out the interior of books, designing concepts for covers, and doing some social media work. Please email any inquires, a resume, and samples of your work to publishing@brownbooks.com.
  • EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP: BBPG is seeking qualified candidates to apply for one of our highly sought-after editorial internships. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and to gain book publishing experience in general. The editorial internship is a three-month, part-time, unpaid position and can be used for school credit. Experience is not required, but a passion for books, publishing, and the written word will make you a good candidate. Each applicant will undergo an interview and testing process, that focuses on the elements of the Chicago Manual of Style. It is not easy to gain entry, as our standards are high, and we are interested in the best and the brightest. Those interested are encouraged to send a resume and letter of interest to publishing@brownbooks.com.
  • PR INTERNSHIP: ABB is seeking a Public Relations intern who is knowledgeable about PR with a strong emphasis on social media. Basic knowledge of public relations from prior studies, internships or volunteer work, strong research, writing, interpersonal, organizational, computer skills and knowledge of social media including Facebook, Twitter and blogs are very important. If you would like to apply for one of our highly coveted internship positions, please send a letter of inquiry, resume, and recommendation letter to publishing@brownbooks.com.