Fall - Internship Program: Bookmaking, Managing Editorial and Production Editorial

Position: 2026 Fall - 2027 Spring Internship Program: Bookmaking, Managing Editorial and Production Editorial
Learn about the world of publishing!

Discover career opportunities with our MANAGING EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION EDITORIAL teams in our CORPORATE BOOKMAKING division

WHO WE ARE

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. Find your story in our books!

Corporate Bookmaking (Managing Editorial & Production Editorial)

These departments are responsible for copyediting, proofreading, pre-press and manufacturing processes of turning manuscripts into bound books after acquisition within the desired timeframe and budget. Interns will be working with adult fiction and nonfiction titles.

The intern will work with Production Editorial and Managing Editorial and some responsibilities include:

* Support the Managing Editorial team by tracking manuscript due dates, updating schedules, and routing materials for bound galleys and covers/jackets.

* Assist with foreign publishing file requests, including communicating with international partners, sending files, and processing invoice requests.

* Contribute to editorial and production tasks such as light proofreading, PDF review, CIP requests, documentation updates, and participating in team meetings.

Divisions/ Departments

Corporate Bookmaking supports all publishing divisions. The interns may work with:

Random House Publishing Group Managing Editorial and Random House Publishing Group Production Editorial

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Managing Editorial

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS

Penguin Random House offers an immersive 20-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, available in our adult, children's, and corporate divisions. Our interns are also exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and a mentoring program!

What you study does not matter! We are looking for your desire to work with books, your drive to learn and your curiosity for the publishing industry.

Final date to receive applications:
March 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: September 14th, 2026 - November 20th, 2026 AND January 18th, 2027 - March 26th, 2027

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

* Available 21 hours/week for both sessions

* Ready to work full-time by June 2027 (no degree required)

* U.S. resident during the program

* 18+ years old

Pay: $21/hour

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and required cover letter through our online application. In your letter, indicate your preferred division(s), department(s), or adult genre(s). Apply to the role that most interests you.