Jean Wilson Diversity in Publishing Fellowship

Location: Hybrid arrangement, based approximately 3 days per week at the hirify.global Press Vancouver office, Canada

Salary: $27.85/hour

Company

hirify.global Press is a Canadian scholarly publisher producing books on cultural, political, and social topics, with approximately 1,500 titles in print.

What you will do

• Rotate through Acquisitions/Editorial, Rights and Contracts, Production, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, and Finance.
• Shadow staff and gain practical familiarity with the stages of scholarly publishing from proposal to publication and promotion.
• Assist with manuscript evaluation and preparation, conference planning, and peer review.
• Participate in book production, scheduling, proofreading, and cover coordination.
• Support marketing campaigns, author events, social media engagement, team meetings, and departmental projects.
• Complete assigned publishing tasks with mentorship, guided training, and supervision from experienced staff.

Requirements

• Eligibility is restricted to applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour and self-identify in the applicant diversity survey. IBPOC applicants with intersectional identities, including members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, are welcome.
• Demonstrated interest in publishing, books, communication, or related creative industries.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives that conflict with one’s own.
• Commitment to improving personal awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to commit to approximately 3 days per week over 24 weeks at the Vancouver office.

Nice to have

• Enthusiasm for scholarly book publishing and contributing to a values-based, equity-oriented organization.
• Clear and courteous communication, effective time management, and initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and social media.
• Paid or volunteer experience in writing, editing, communications, or community engagement.
• Preference is given to applicants who have not previously held a full-time in-house publishing position and are not concurrently in full-time employment or full-time academic study during the fellowship.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time fellowship requiring 500 hours over 24 weeks.
• Mentorship, guided training, and support from experienced staff throughout the placement.
• One point of contact provides continuity, with additional mentorship from departmental leads.
• The fellowship supports emerging professionals developing publishing careers in an inclusive setting focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Work is performed under close supervision with feedback supporting accuracy and professional growth.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and a 1–2-page personal statement.
• The statement must address alignment with the requirements, publishing or related-industry experience or interest, career goals, how the fellowship supports those goals, and the ability to commit to the Vancouver schedule.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within four weeks of the application deadline; the process may include interviews, reference checks, and skills assessments.