Book Production Editorial Intern - Shape Final Creations

HarperCollins Publishers; United States; Remote; USD 22,339,000 - 31,817,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Production Editorial Intern to assist in preparing books for publication during the final stages of development. You will review typeset pages, proofs, jackets, and metadata, collate changes, mark up PDFs with Adobe Acrobat, and support editorial and design teams.

This full‑time internship runs Feb 8 to Apr 16, 2027, at $18 per hour for 21 hours per week. Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates with a passion for books.

Qualifications

• Full-time availability in 2027 or 2028; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master's students, or entry level with up to 1 year of experience.
• Available to work 21 hours per week across 3–4 days, Feb 8 to Apr 16, 2027, at the location specified in the job description.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Resume and cover letter required; address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!

Responsibilities

• Review the interior and cover components for typographical correctness and stylistic consistency through various passes
• Collate author changes and proofreading corrections, ensuring revisions are incorporated accurately and queries are resolved
• Mark up PDFs (using Adobe Acrobat commenting tools) with editorial and layout corrections
• Conduct production editorial checks on typeset pages (checking line breaks, text flow, folios, headers and footers, stacking, widows and orphans, formatting, sketch and art checks)
• Proofread and fact-check cover copy
• Copyedit/proofread ancillary documents, such as praise pages, marketing materials, reading group guides, etc.
• Assist with bound galley production and reprint corrections as needed
• Assist with administrative duties and keep status grids up to date
• Attend departmental and company meetings as required

Skills

Editing & proofreading

PDF markups (Adobe Acrobat)

Attention to detail

Education

Current student or recent graduate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Production Editorial Intern to assist in preparing books for publication during the final stages of development. You will review typeset pages, proofs, jackets, and metadata, collate changes, mark up PDFs with Adobe Acrobat, and support editorial and design teams.

This full‑time internship runs Feb 8 to Apr 16, 2027, at $18 per hour for 21 hours per week. Ideal candidates are students or recent graduates with a passion for books.