Editorial & PR Intern
Beauty Coterie
Role
Editorial & Public Relations Intern
Company
Aesthetic Beauty Babe — Beauty Coterie Platform
Type
Internship — Now through End of Summer (until school resumes in Fall)
Reports To
Founder / Marketing & Graphic Design Team
Compensation
Paid stipend — see schedule below
About the Role
Beauty Coterie Platform — a premier destination for aesthetics, injectables, and skincare education. A critical component of our marketing strategy is the publication of a comprehensive book that will be distributed in both digital and print formats, including through Amazon.
We are seeking a motivated Editorial & Public Relations Intern to support the final stages of this book's production. The content has been written — your role is to refine, format, and prepare the manuscript for professional publication, working closely with our graphic design and marketing team.
Compensation Structure
This is a paid internship with a tiered compensation structure that increases each month, rewarding your continued contributions as the project progresses:
Period
Dates
Monthly Stipend
Days 1–30
First 30 days
$100 / month
Days 31–60
Second 30 days
$200 / month
Days 61–90
Final 30 days
$300 / month
Completion Bonus
Upon successful completion
Up to $500
✨ The $500 completion bonus is awarded at the discretion of the founder upon successful delivery of all final publication-ready files and completion of assigned responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial & Manuscript Preparation
- Proofread and copy-edit the completed manuscript for grammar, consistency, style, and tone
- Ensure formatting is consistent throughout — headings, subheadings, captions, and body text
- Collaborate with the author/founder on any final content revisions or clarifications
- Maintain and apply a consistent brand voice aligned with Aesthetic Beauty Babe
Figures, Tables & Illustrations
- Work with the graphic design team to recreate and refine all images, figures, diagrams, and tables in the book
- Ensure all visual elements meet print-quality and digital-quality standards (300 DPI for print, optimized for digital)
- Source or coordinate creation of any additional illustrations needed to support the text
- Ensure all visuals are properly captioned, labeled, and referenced within the manuscript
Publication Preparation
- Format the manuscript for digital publication (eBook/PDF — compatible with Kindle Direct Publishing and other platforms)
- Format the manuscript for Amazon print-on-demand (KDP) including interior layout, margins, bleed, and cover specifications
- Prepare front and back matter: title page, copyright page, table of contents, author bio, and acknowledgments
- Ensure the final files meet Amazon KDP submission requirements for both print and digital formats
Public Relations & Marketing Support
- Assist in drafting press materials related to the book launch — press releases, media pitches, and social media copy
- Support the creation of promotional assets for Instagram, email, and web to market the book as part of the Beauty Coterie Platform launch
- Help identify relevant media, beauty editors, influencers, and press contacts for outreach
- Contribute ideas for pre-launch and launch marketing campaigns
What We're Looking For
Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
- Strong written English skills with an eye for detail — grammar, structure, and clarity
- Comfortable working with long-form documents and managing multiple edits and revisions
- Ability to collaborate remotely with a creative team and meet deadlines
- Genuine interest in aesthetics, beauty, wellness, or the health and lifestyle space
Preferred
- Experience with publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign, Canva, or Microsoft Word
- Familiarity with Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) or other self-publishing platforms
- Basic understanding of eBook formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF) and print-ready file preparation
- Previous editorial, PR, or marketing internship experience
- Social media savvy — familiarity with Instagram content strategy is a bonus
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience contributing to a real, commercially published book from pre-publication to launch
- Portfolio credit — your editorial and PR contributions will be acknowledged
- Exposure to the beauty industry, aesthetics space, and an emerging platform brand
- Mentorship and collaboration with an experienced creative and marketing team
- The opportunity to be part of a growing brand at a pivotal moment in its launch
- Academic credit available upon request with documentation from your institution