2027 Summer Internship Editorial, William Morrow (NYC)
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
In this role you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the William Morrow imprint. You will report to two Associate 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 prominent titles in fiction and nonfiction.
- Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the William Morrow imprints books.
- Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications and other departmental functions.
- Help read and evaluate submissions.
- Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
- Help execute administrative functions (mailings drafting memos etc.).
- 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.
- Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week from June 7 August 12 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors recent graduates masters students or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
- 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 organized and attentive to detail
- Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross-departmental work
- Passion for books across an array of genres particularly literary and upmarket fiction and commercial nonfiction.
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The deadline to apply is October 1 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
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