Job Description

Overview

In this role, you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the Harper Influence group. You will report to a senior editor and assistant editor on the team, and will learn and be responsible for key tasks involved in author relations, manuscript routing and evaluation, seasonal book launch preparation, fact sheet and copy writing, jacket design, and other areas.

This is a great opportunity to do hands-on work with the editors responsible for internationally prominent titles in fiction and select nonfiction.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the Harper imprint’s books.
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications, expense processing, and other departmental functions.
• Help read and evaluate submissions.
• Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
• Contribute to preparation for the launch of upcoming titles.
• Attend meetings of interest. You’ll have a great chance to get to know editors and other staff.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• 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.
• 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!
• Proactive and attentive to detail
• Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross-departmental work
• Immense love for contemporary fiction in these categories particularly: book club fiction, women’s fiction, literary fiction, mystery/thriller/crime/suspense

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.