Summer 2027, Remote Internship, Christian Editorial, Childrens
About The Position
Penguin Random House is offering a 10-week paid, remote internship with its Christian Editorial department in the Children’s division, working with the WaterBrook imprint under Random House Children’s Books. The internship provides exposure to the publishing process and the broader business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series. Interns work 28 hours per week at $21 per hour. The position is remote and based in the United States, with candidates expected to work primarily on Eastern Time. The intern will gain experience with faith-based Christian children’s publishing, from board books through young adult titles. The editorial team evaluates proposals for acquisition, works with authors to develop manuscripts into finished books, negotiates contracts, edits content and structure, and collaborates with internal departments on packaging, marketing, and publicity. The program runs from June 7, 2027, through August 12, 2027. Applicants must reside in the United States for the duration of the internship, be over 18, be able to work 28 hours per week throughout the program, and be ready to work full-time on or before June 2028. A degree or college enrollment is not required. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
Requirements
- Be ready to work full-time on or before June 2028; college enrollment or a degree is not required.
- Be able to work 28 hours per week throughout the program.
- Be available and commit to working from June 7, 2027, through August 12, 2027.
- Reside in the United States for the duration of the internship.
- Be over the age of 18.
- Have an interest in children’s faith-based Christian publishing, from board books to young adult titles.
- Submit a resume and cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate submissions and write reader’s reports for faith-forward and general-market children’s books, from board books through young adult titles.
- Learn editorial administrative tasks.
- Attend virtual editorial meetings and provide insights based on personal reading and in response to editors’ submissions.
Benefits
- Paid internship at $21 per hour.
- Exposure to the publishing process through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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