Editorial Internship: Launch Prep & Submissions

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

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Editorial Internship in New York. You will support the editorial administrative day-to-day across the Harper imprint, reporting to two Executive Editors, gaining hands-on exposure to author relations, manuscript routing, and launch prep.

Responsibilities include assisting with submissions, expense processing, participation in launch prep, and cross‑departmental coordination.

Qualifications

• Candidates available for full-time in 2027 or 2028 are eligible.
• Open to rising seniors, recent grads, master's students, or entry level with up to 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the Harper imprint publication process.
• Learn publishing software and assist in author communications and expenses.
• Read and evaluate submissions and prepare submissions to awards.
• Contribute to launch preparations for upcoming titles.
• Attend meetings and get to know editors and staff.

Skills

Proactive communication

Attention to detail

Cross-departmental coordination

Passion for books

Education

Undergraduate or master's program

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Editorial Internship in New York. You will support the editorial administrative day-to-day across the Harper imprint, reporting to two Executive Editors, gaining hands-on exposure to author relations, manuscript routing, and launch prep.

Responsibilities include assisting with submissions, expense processing, participation in launch prep, and cross‑departmental coordination.