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Jobs and Internships


Jobs

There are no openings at this time.

Summer Editorial Fellowships

Our summer editorial fellowship program is designed to prepare the next generation of editors with intensive training in all aspects of the editorial process.

Fellows are paid $30 hourly and work a hybrid, full-time schedule of three days in our Cambridge, MA offices and two days remote.

The program runs from early June to late August. Applications are due April 1.

To learn more about the program and to apply, visit our portal on Submittable. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those not well-represented in the publishing industry.

Paid Spring and Fall Internships

Interns gain exposure to the world of magazine editing and publishing by assisting with fact checking, proofreading, evaluating submissions, web and newsletter production, and other engagement and administrative tasks.

Interns are paid $15 hourly and work in-person at our offices in Cambridge, MA. Only part-time positions are available, with a commitment of either two or three full days a week.

Application deadlines are as follows:

  • Fall term (September through December): August 15 
  • Spring term (January through May): December 11


To learn more about our internships and to apply, visit our portal on Submittable. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those not well-represented in the publishing industry.

We are teaming up this spring to offer a year of both magazines.

Use code DISSENT when you purchase a print BR membership.

Act fast: offer ends March 31!

Use code DISSENT when you purchase a print BR membership. Offer ends March 31.