Simon & Schuster Spring 2027 Publishing Internship Program

Simons; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster's Spring 2027 Publishing Internship Program offers paid eight-week experience for undergraduates and graduates, with opportunities in editorial, marketing, publicity, corporate marketing, sales and production. Interns work alongside publishing professionals and receive mentorship while contributing to ongoing projects, learning how each department supports the publishing process and how teams collaborate.

No prior publishing experience is required.

Qualifications

• No prior publishing experience required.
• Open to all disciplines with curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects through research, writing, organizing materials, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and gain exposure to day-to-day responsibilities of an entry-level publishing assistant.
• Participate in department and company meetings to learn publishing priorities and how teams work together.
• Receive guidance and mentorship to develop skills and explore career interests.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Collaboration

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simon & Schuster Spring 2027 Publishing Internship Program

Discover how books come to life at Simon & Schuster. Our paid spring internship program offers undergraduate and graduate students hands‑on experience in book publishing, with opportunities in departments including editorial, marketing, publicity, corporate marketing, sales and production.

Working alongside publishing professionals and with guidance from a mentor, interns will contribute to ongoing projects, learn how their department supports the publishing process, and build skills relevant to an entry-level publishing career.

No prior publishing experience is required. We welcome students from all academic disciplines who bring curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a love of books and storytelling.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities vary by department and may include:

• Support ongoing projects through research, writing, organizing materials, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and gain exposure to the day‑to‑day responsibilities of an entry‑level publishing assistant.
• Participate in relevant department and company meetings to learn about publishing priorities and how teams work together.
• Receive guidance and feedback from a mentor as you develop your skills and explore career interests.

What You’ll Bring

• An interest in book publishing and enthusiasm for learning about the industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to stay organized and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to ask questions and take initiative.

Program Details and Eligibility

• Duration: Eight weeks beginning in February.
• Schedule: Two full days per week, totaling 16 hours weekly. Applicants must be able to committothis schedule for the duration of the program.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship; interns are paid $16.50/hour.
• Locations: Opportunities are available through our New York City and Stoughton, Massachusetts offices.
• Student status: Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program.