2027 Summer Internship - Editorial, William Morrow (NYC)

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in New York, NY invites applications for an editorial internship supporting the William Morrow imprint. You will work with Associate Editors across author relations, manuscript routing, and launch preparation, gaining hands-on experience in submissions, copy writing, and jacket design.

Responsibilities include learning publishing workflows, assisting with submissions and awards, drafting memos, and helping with upcoming titles.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in NYC office 28 hours per week June 7–August 12, 2027.
• Open to rising seniors, recent graduates, or entry-level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the William Morrow imprint’s books.
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications and other departmental functions.
• Help read and evaluate submissions.
• Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
• Help execute administrative functions (mailings, drafting memos, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-department coordination

Education

Currently enrolled in undergrad or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Publishing software

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the William Morrow imprint. You will report to two Associate Editors 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 prominent titles in fiction and nonfiction.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the William Morrow imprint’s books.
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications and other departmental functions.
• Help read and evaluate submissions.
• Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
• Help execute administrative functions (mailings, drafting memos, etc.).
• 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, organized, and attentive to detail
• Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross‑departmental work
• Passion for books across an array of genres, particularly literary and upmarket fiction and commercial nonfiction.

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.