2027 Summer Internship - Editorial, Mariner Group (NYC)

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

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers, within the Mariner Group, invites applicants for an Editorial Intern in NYC, working 28 hours per week from June 7 to August 12, 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience drafting fact sheets, jacket copy, and reading group guides, plus evaluating submissions and attending team meetings, with exposure to the book production process.

Ideal candidates are rising seniors or recent graduates with strong writing and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available in NYC office 28 hours/week June 7–Aug 12, 2027.
• Eligible candidates include rising seniors, recent grads, or early-career applicants.
• Strong writing and communication skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drafts fact sheets, jacket copy, and reading group guides.
• Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions and drafts rejection letters.
• Attends team and department meetings; supports book production learning.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Task prioritization

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Undergrad or Master’s program enrollment/completion

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Intern to join the Mariner Group team!The Mariner Group consists of multiple imprints—Mariner, Amistad, HarperVia, and HarperCollins Español —each with its own carefully crafted focus and identity. Mariner Books is a destination imprint where authors of outstanding fiction, nonfiction, and books of lasting quality are published with creativity, vision, and care. Amistad Books is the most respected and storied imprint dedicated to publishing Black voices; for forty years, Amistad has been devoted to honoring the legacy of Black literature, amplifying the bold and unapologetic voices of today’s storytellers. HarperVia is an imprint dedicated to publishing extraordinary international voices, offering readers the chance to encounter other lives and other points of view via the language of the imagination. HarperCollins Español publishes a variety of books for the Spanish reader, from bestselling biographies, current affairs, practical guides, business, and self-help, to literary fiction, suspense, action, and book club fiction.

Responsibilities

• Drafts fact sheets, jacket copy, and reading group guides.
• Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions and drafts rejection letters.
• Attends various team and department meetings as interested.
• The intern will learn about the book production process and provide additional assistance as needed.

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.
• 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!
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate effective task prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

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.