The Sigma Tau Delta Journals caught the glimmering sight of potential in a diamond in the rough. Honestly; I was told that I did not have as much experience as the two other interns with me during the summer internship. However, Managing Editor of Publications Dr. Carie King told me to not let that overwhelm me, because she knew there was something special inside a 22-year-old woman with no prior writing experience.
The first two weeks of the internship were engulfed with eagerness bundled inside a fistful of unease. I was going to be working alongside two individuals who had already worked on journals and entries before. Me? I had just finished taking an Advanced Grammar course that semester, and then there I was: sitting in front of my workspace, staring back at the mound of literary works as if I knew what I was doing.
This is where Dr. King came in. She would set up meetings every two weeks to allow us to express any questions or concerns we may have had during our process and to get more opinions and perspectives from our fellow team members. No questions were wrong in the eyes of Dr. King, allowing for a comfortable and safe working environment that empowered me to open my third-eye chakra in creative constructive feedback.
Dr. King used a term one day during our video conference—Imposter Syndrome, where one tends to doubt one’s accomplishments, despite evidence of their capabilities. She saw it in all three of us editorial interns.
Working as an editorial intern has opened a career path I did not understand until I was given this amazing opportunity to seek other dimensions of writing. Editing other people’s literary works alongside multi-faceted team members is super mathematical! I left this internship with more confidence in my judgement than I had first walked in. If it weren’t for my amazing mentor, as well as the two talented individuals I had the privilege to work alongside, I would not be this better version of myself that I am now.
The 2026 Sigma Tau Delta Journals, highlighting Adrianna’s hard work, will be available soon. In the meantime, claim your copy of the 2025 Sigma Tau Delta Centennial Journals to check out the most recently published journals!
Adrianna Bailey
Sigma Tau Delta Journal Internship Recipient, 2025
Upsilon Lambda Chapter
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
Sigma Tau Delta Journal Internship
A three-month internship opportunity is available with the Sigma Tau Delta Journals. This opportunity will provide as many as three Sigma Tau Delta student members (undergraduate or graduate) with editorial and publication experience. These interns will work with the Managing Editor from May 15 to August 15, averaging 10 hours per week. Internships are remote and therefore require reliable internet access. Each intern will be paid $600 per month.
Interns may not submit for publication in the journals on which they are working.
Under the Managing Editor’s direction interns:
- Read and evaluate submissions
- Edit accepted submissions for publication
- Communicate regularly via email and/or video conference with the Managing Editor
Interns should have:
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong work ethic
- Editorial experience
- Computer literacy
Eligibility
Applicants must be active student members of a Sigma Tau Delta chapter at the time of application and should be familiar with the most recent issues of the Sigma Tau Delta journals.
How to Apply
Interested members must apply for the Sigma Tau Delta Journal Internship through the AwardSpring Application during the Winter Awards Cycle. Applications open January 12 – February 2, 2026, at 4 p.m. CT.
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. The Society strives to
- Confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies;
- Provide, through its local chapters, cultural stimulation on college campuses and promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities;
- Foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing;
- Promote exemplary character and good fellowship among its members;
- Exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and
- Serve society by fostering literacy.
With over 900 active chapters located in the United States and abroad, there are more than 1,000 Faculty Advisors, and approximately 9,000 members inducted annually.
Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.
