2027 Summer Internship- Editorial, Harper Influence(NYC)

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

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a hands-on editorial intern in New York City to assist across the Harper Influence group. You will support author relations, manuscript routing, and launch prep while learning from senior editors and assistants.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s or master’s program, with a passion for books and strong attention to detail. The internship runs this summer with a fixed schedule and compensation.

Qualifications

• Availability to work in NYC office 28 hours/week from Jun 7–Aug 12, 2027.
• Open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master's students, or early career candidates.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Resume and cover letter required; address to Hiring Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Harper Influence team tasks and publication processes.
• Learn publishing software and assist in author communications and expense processing.
• Read and evaluate submissions and help prepare submissions for literary awards.
• Contribute to launch preparation for upcoming titles.
• Attend meetings and build relationships with editors and staff.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

Master's degree

Tools

Publishing software

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 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!
• 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.