The Editorial Intern will work alongside the Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink team to play a key role in helping steward children’s and young adult book projects at various stages of the publishing pipeline. They will assist with book-related research, editing book content, preparing title information forms for internal reference, proofreading typeset content, providing input on prospective future projects, and engaging in other tasks as they arise.

• Become familiar with the Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink production processes
• Become familiar with the The Chicago Manual of Style and The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style
• Learn the various types of children’s books (e.g., board books, picture books, middle grade, young adult), common typesettings and layouts, and common ancillary features
• Learn and practice the various kinds of editorial work, including content editing, copyediting, content proofreading, and typesetting proofreading
• Prepare title information forms for internal use and assist with book-related research
• Provide input on prospective manuscripts and projects
• Attend team meetings, editorial boards, title alignment meetings, and production meetings

• 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, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience. 
• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. 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.
• Candidates should be competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of the English language and grammar
• Candidates should have strong project management and organizational skills and be able to work independently
• Candidates with copyediting and proofreading experience are preferred
• A passion for books is highly valued! 

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 TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests. 

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer. 

Must be authorized to work in the US; available 28 hours/week Monday-Thursday; resume and cover letter required; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams; strong English grammar; copyediting/proofreading experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• editing book content
• proofreading typeset content
• conducting book research

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Internship, Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 37,440 – 37,440 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 4-day work week

About HarperCollins Publishers

A global publisher of books and digital content. — Industry: Media and Communications