Academic Editorial Winter Internship

Bloomsbury Publishing Inc • New York, NY

28d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bloomsbury Academic Publishing’s Introductory Reference, Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, and ABC-Clio database publishing imprints are seeking an editorial intern for Winter 2026. We are a publisher of academic books and databases located in Midtown/Herald Square with an affiliated office in Santa Barbara, CA. We commission in a broad range of subject areas across the humanities and social sciences. Our intern plays 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 our academic publishing, including:

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 in 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 AM – 5:30 PM EST.
• Candidates must reside in NY, NJ, CT, PA, or CA and work during our local office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5:30 PM EST.
• The Bloomsbury office works on a hybrid basis. The intern will be asked to work from the office one to two times per week.
• Only applications with cover letters will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Working with data systems like Biblio as needed
• Perform testing on our digital product platforms
• Manage submissions to the Cataloging-in-Publication and Library of Congress programs
• Manage departmental shipping
• Complete various administrative tasks
• Complete course, academic, and picture research
• Assist with the creation of book resources such as PowerPoints for instructors
• Opportunities to take on other editorial projects may also arise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees