Publishing Services Internship

Kendall Hunt Publishing • Dubuque, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Kendall Hunt Publishing is seeking a motivated freshman, sophomore, or junior to join its Higher Education team as a Publishing Services Intern. The internship provides an opportunity to explore publishing while assisting with the development and production of print and digital educational products. It is an in-person position at the company’s home office in Dubuque, Iowa, starting in February 2027.

The intern will support Publishing Specialists and publishing projects, including author follow-up, reviewing manuscript and art files, obtaining stock images, entering project information and ISBNs into a database, and learning the company’s digital workflow. The position may include special projects and other assigned duties. Interns must be available during the summer, with the potential to continue during the school year. Managers will work around the intern’s schedule and extracurricular activities, and the internship is paid.

Requirements

• Be a freshman, sophomore, or junior.
• Be available to work during the summer months.
• Understand the importance of a positive customer experience and the intern’s role in it.
• Have a desire to work in publishing, including print, online, and web-based products.
• Be proficient or knowledgeable in Internet software, Adobe Professional, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Be willing to take initiative and work as an independent thinker.
• Have strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with follow-up calls to authors for Publishing Specialists.
• Review manuscript and art files for consistency and thoroughness.
• Download requested stock images in a timely manner.
• Enter project information into the database and assign ISBNs.
• Learn the digital workflow and create file-sharing sites.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Managers work around the intern’s schedule and extracurricular activities.
• Potential to continue working throughout the school year.

What This Job Offers

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