2026 Summer Internship- Editorial, Harper Imprint (NYC)
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
In this role you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the Harper imprint. You will report to two Executive 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 internationally prominent titles in fiction and select nonfiction.
Responsibilities
- Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the Harper imprints books.
- Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications expense processing and other departmental functions.
- Help read and evaluate submissions.
- Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
- Contribute to preparation for the launch of upcoming titles.
- Attend meetings of interest. Youll have a great chance to get to know editors and other staff.
Qualifications
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors recent graduates masters students or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience.
- Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week Monday through Thursday from June 8 to August 13 2026 at our New York City office. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.
- 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 masters program.
- A passion for books is highly valued!
- Proactive and attentive to detail
- Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross-departmental work
- Immense love for contemporary fiction in these categories particularly: book club fiction womens fiction literary fiction mystery/thriller/crime/suspense
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position we want to know why you want to work here and why you are interested in the job.Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.
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 . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
The deadline to apply is October 10 2025 by 11:59 pm ET.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
