2027 Summer Internship- Avon Editorial (NYC)

News Corporation; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers, via The Avon Group, is seeking an Editorial Intern to support the Romance and Science Fiction and Fantasy Team in NYC. The internship offers hands-on experience in manuscript evaluation, reader reports, and editorial support.

Work hours are 28 per week, Monday–Thursday in NYC, June 7 – August 12, 2027, at $18 per hour. Applicants should be rising seniors or recent graduates, authorized to work in the United States, and provide a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Availability for NYC office 28 hours/week (Mon–Thu)
• Paid internship at $18/hour
• Authorized to work in United States
• Resume and cover letter required
• Ideal for rising seniors, recent grads, or entry-level candidates with up to 1 year experience
• Interest in books, especially romance and fantasy

Responsibilities

• Learns about the editorial process.
• Reads and evaluates proposals and manuscripts, writes reader’s reports, and drafts rejection letters.
• Researches editorial and publishing trends as needed.
• Assists with writing jacket copy.
• Assists with author/agent communications.
• Prepares manuscripts for production.
• Supports editors with administrative tasks.

Job description

Overview

The Avon Group, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, is seeking an Editorial Intern. The Avon Group is comprised of several imprints including Harper Voyager and Avon Books – which publish a range of genre fiction titles across the romance, women’s fiction, sci fi, and fantasy spaces. In this role, you will be supporting the Romance and Science Fiction and Fantasy Team at Avon.

Responsibilities

• Learns about the editorial process.
• Reads and evaluates proposals and manuscripts under consideration, writes reader’s reports, researches author track records and comparison titles, and drafts rejection letters.
• Researches trends in editorial content, marketing approaches, and publishing trends as needed.
• Assists with writing jacket copy.
• Assists with author/agent communications.
• Prepares manuscripts for production.
• Supports editors through administrative tasks such as mailings, requesting marketing materials, and other in-office duties.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover 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!
• Eager to learn about the publishing business
• Interest in Romance Novels and Fantasy a plus HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.

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.

The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Locations

US-NY-New York

Category

Editorial