Editorial Intern: NYC Book Production & Submissions

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

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