Academic Editorial Internship Summer/Fall 2026

Bloomsbury Publishing Inc • Greenbelt, MD

1h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bloomsbury Academic Publishing is seeking an editorial intern for our Greenbelt, Maryland office during the Summer/Fall 2026 term. The academic division commissions titles in a broad range of subject areas, including Literary Studies, Communication Studies, and Politics. We are a small team, and our interns are a key part of our day-to-day operations. As a Bloomsbury Academic editorial intern, you will work with the Editorial team on a variety of projects that reflect the diverse aspects of academic publishing.

Requirements

• High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Firm grasp of grammar and spelling, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Strong communication skills suitable for a fast-paced, professional environment
• Commitment of 15-20 hours per week for the entire internship term.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distant to the office in MD, DC or VA and work during our local office hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

Nice To Haves

• Creative and motivated individual

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental shipping
• Manage submissions to the Library of Congress program
• Update data systems as needed
• Complete administrative support tasks for peer review
• Complete course, academic, and picture research
• Coordinate cover design and copy between editorial and design departments
• Opportunities to take on other editorial projects may also arise.

Benefits

• This position pays $18.00/hour
• Candidates may wish to arrange for college credit for the placement to supplement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed