Academic Editorial Internship, Spring/Summer 2026
About The Position
Bloomsbury Academic Publishing is seeking an editorial intern for our Greenbelt, Maryland office during the Spring/Summer 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: 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. Duration: March 2, 2026 – August 31, 2026
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
- We require a commitment of 15-20 hours per week for the entire internship term.
- Scheduling is flexible, but work should occur during standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
- This position pays $18.00/hour, and candidates may wish to arrange for college credit for the placement to supplement.
- This position requires two in-office days per week at our office in Greenbelt, Maryland. 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.
- Please apply for this job opportunity via our onboarding portal.
- Only applications with cover letters will be considered.
- Please submit your application on or by February 20 to guarantee that your application will be read and considered.
- NOTE: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
