2027 Summer Internship- Editorial, Harper Influence(NYC)

careers-harpercollins; Glenmaura (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is offering an editorial internship with the Harper Influence group in New York City. You will work alongside senior editors and assist in author relations, manuscript routing, and launch preparation for notable fiction and select nonfiction titles.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled or recently graduated, with a passion for books, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Availability to work in NYC office, 28 hours per week, June 7 – August 12, 2027.
• Compensation is $18 per hour.
• U.S. work authorization required.
• Resume and cover letter required; address cover letter to Hiring Team.
• Ideal candidates are currently enrolled or recently graduated from undergrad/masters programs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform tasks involved in author relations, manuscript routing and evaluation.
• Assist with publication processes, expense handling, and departmental functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-departmental coordination

Communication

Reading submissions

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the Harper Influence group. You will report to a senior editor and assistant editor on the team, and will learn and be responsible for key tasks involved in author relations, manuscript routing and evaluation, seasonal book launch preparation, fact sheet and copy writing, jacket design, and other areas.

This is a great opportunity to do hands-on work with the editors responsible for internationally prominent titles in fiction and select nonfiction.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the Harper imprint’s books.
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications, expense processing, and other departmental functions.
• Help read and evaluate submissions.
• Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
• Contribute to preparation for the launch of upcoming titles.
• Attend meetings of interest. You’ll have a great chance to get to know editors and other staff.

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 mustbe authorized towork 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!
• Proactive and attentive to detail
• Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross-departmental work
• Immense love for contemporary fiction in these categories particularly: book club fiction, women’s fiction, literary fiction, mystery/thriller/crime/suspense

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.