2025 Summer Internship - Children's Design and Editorial (NYC) - HarperCollins Publishers

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the process of making Children’s Books on both the editorial and Design sides­­—from early incarnation through what you see on a bookshelf and all the behind-the-scenes work in between! The intern will participate in various meetings to learn about the publishing business. Strong Microsoft Suite, Photoshop skills and InDesign experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Reads submissions and write readers reports and cover summaries.
• Assists editors in preparing copy, researching, and checking metadata.
• Assists editors with social media posts and imprint newsletter.
• Assists art director with logging and returning artwork and scanning.
• Attends weekly imprint meetings.
• Create mechanicals for paperback conversion covers.
• Set picture book galleys.
• Reviews sketches + artwork on interiors for picture books & novels. Works with art directors to search for artists, images, and photographs, as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2025 or 2026 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience. 
• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 2 – August 7, 2025. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.  
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover 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 master’s program. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. 
• Candidates must demonstrate effective task prioritization skills. 
• A passion for books is highly valued! 
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is required. 

The deadline to apply is November 20 by 11:59 pm ET. 

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.