Summer 2027, Remote Internship, Production Editorial and Managing Editorial

Penguin Random House US•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

Learn about the world of publishing! Discover career opportunities on our PRODUCTION EDITORIAL and MANAGING EDITORIAL team with our CORPORATE BOOKMAKING division. Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Book Making (Production, Managing Editorial, Production Editorial) These departments are responsible for the in-house editorial, pre-press and manufacturing processes of turning manuscripts into bound books after acquisition all within the desired timeframe and budget. Some responsibilities include copyediting and proofreading various materials including TI sheets, reader guides, cover copy and marketing materials, learning how to check changes, assisting with freelancer communication and attending book scheduling meetings. Departments The departments seeking an intern may include: Penguin Publishing Group Production Editorial, Random House Publishing Group Managing Editorial.

Requirements

Must be ready to work full-time on or before June 2028
Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
Available and commit to the program working June 7th, 2027 – August 12th, 2027
Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
Must be over the age of 18
Desire to work with books
Drive to learn
Curiosity for the publishing industry

Nice To Haves

Interest in production editorial or managing editorial
Interest in specific types of books or genres

Responsibilities

Copyediting and proofreading various materials including TI sheets, reader guides, cover copy and marketing materials
Learning how to check changes
Assisting with freelancer communication
Attending book scheduling meetings