Job Description

Overview

Reporting to a Production Editorial Manager, the Production Editorial Intern will be a key member of the team responsible for preparing books for publication during the final stages of development. In their role, the Production Editorial Intern will assist the department in its daily operations by reviewing typeset pages, printers’ proofs, and final PDFs to ensure that quality standards are met. They will also review book jackets and covers through various passes, collate proofreader and author changes to interior text files, check the inputting of corrections, apply layout standards, and complete cold reads when required. The Production Editorial Intern will work on a wide range of children’s and adult trade titles. Working as part of a collaborative and dedicated team, the Production Editorial Intern will be immersed in the day-to-day functioning of a busy department, working alongside colleagues in the Editorial and Design departments. They will also have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with employees across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review the interior and cover components of multiple books for typographical correctness and stylistic consistency through various passes
• Collate author changes and proofreading corrections, ensuring that revisions are incorporated accurately and queries are resolved
• Mark up PDFs (using Adobe Acrobat commenting tools) with editorial and layout corrections
• Conduct production editorial checks on typeset pages (checking line breaks, text flow, folios, headers and footers, stacking, widows and orphans, formatting, sketch and art checks, etc.)
• Proofread and fact-check cover copy
• Copyedit/proofread ancillary documents, such as praise pages, marketing materials, reading group guides, etc.
• Assist with bound galley production and reprint corrections as needed
• Assist with administrative duties and keep status grids up to date
• Attend departmental and company meetings as required

Qualifications

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Candidates must be available to work 21 hours per week across 3 or 4 days, from February 8 to April 16, 2027, at the location specified in the job description. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.” 
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.