Publishing Intern - Summer

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher • Tinley Park, IL

1d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

Publishing Intern – Summer 2026 Hybrid Are you a college student looking for a summer internship in the publishing industry? If so, come join Goodheart-Willcox Publisher! As a Publishing Intern, you will provide administrative support to the editorial teams while gaining valuable work experience and exposure to the publishing process. This is a 12-week internship and will follow a hybrid schedule that will require a minimum of one day per week in the Tinley Park office. The compensation we offer for this position is $17.00 per hour. What you’ll do: Conduct manuscript reviews, which includes identifying qualified instructors, gathering and sending review materials to the reviewers, managing deadlines for multiple reviewers of several projects, and helping the editors assemble and analyze reviewers’ feedback. Assist with calling reviewers and back-end administration processes both internal and external ensuring that reviewers are paid. Use spreadsheets and databases to track administrative and editorial activities. Assist with internet-based photo research, maintain digital photo files. Assist with market research. Perform basic copyediting and proofreading as needed in a digital environment. Prepare digital manuscript copy and art sheets according to stylizing and formatting guidelines for production. Create digital files for glossaries and table of contents. Perform quality assurance on software product ancillaries. What you’ll bring: Minimum 3.0 Major GPA. Excellent writing and communication skills. Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills. Enthusiasm and hardworking attitude. Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, and PowerPoint. Some related experience and/or general office experience is a plus. Digital media and publishing programs are a plus. What we offer: Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is an employee-owned company driven by our mission, “We Build Careers.” G-W has spent over a century building a culture that we are proud of and is centered around our Core Values of Do the Right Thing, Can-do Attitude, Roll Up Your Sleeves, Always Improving, and Collaborative Spirit . When you join our team, you will experience an environment of collaboration, empowerment, and respect. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry and marital status, and other protected classes, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. In addition, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination of employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas

Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 Major GPA.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Enthusiasm and hardworking attitude.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Some related experience and/or general office experience is a plus.
• Digital media and publishing programs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manuscript reviews, which includes identifying qualified instructors, gathering and sending review materials to the reviewers, managing deadlines for multiple reviewers of several projects, and helping the editors assemble and analyze reviewers’ feedback.
• Assist with calling reviewers and back-end administration processes both internal and external ensuring that reviewers are paid.
• Use spreadsheets and databases to track administrative and editorial activities.
• Assist with internet-based photo research, maintain digital photo files.
• Assist with market research.
• Perform basic copyediting and proofreading as needed in a digital environment.
• Prepare digital manuscript copy and art sheets according to stylizing and formatting guidelines for production.
• Create digital files for glossaries and table of contents.
• Perform quality assurance on software product ancillaries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed