2027 Spring Internship - Subsidiary Rights (NYC)

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers offers an internship in the Subsidiary Rights team in New York. You will work on submission material for licensees across HarperCollins, Harlequin, and international publishers, and assist in preparing presentations for book fairs.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program, authorized to work in the United States, and prepared to commit to 21 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergrad or master’s program.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Resume and cover letter required; address cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed an undergrad or master’s program.
• Interest in books and publishing is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Work on submission material for licensees for HarperCollins adult and children's imprints, and Harlequin.
• Support creation of key presentations for International Book Fairs.
• Read and discuss manuscripts with licensing potential.
• Learn deal terms and how they’re recorded in rights systems.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for books

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s program

Job description

Overview

Join the exciting and fast-paced world of subsidiary rights! The rights team works with book clubs, audio publishers, movie studios and foreign publishers around the world to solicit and sell rights for HarperCollins and Harlequin books for all ages.

Responsibilities

• Work on submission material for licensees for HarperCollins adult and children's imprints, as well as Harlequin.
• Support creation of key presentations for International Book Fairs.
• Additional work on presentations as needed.
• Read and discuss manuscripts with an eye towards how they can be licensed.
• Learn various deal terms and how they are recorded in our various rights systems.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master's students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Candidates must be available to work 21 hours per week across 3 or 4 days, from February 8 to April 16, 2027, at the location specified in the job description. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.
• Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter arerequired; applicationswithout acover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master's program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• The Subsidiary Rights team is an exciting and collaborative place to be, and this candidate must enjoy working with others, and have great communication skills .
• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master's students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience

Logistics

• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.