Internship - Editorial, William Morrow; NYC)

Overview

In this role, you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the William Morrow imprint. You will report to two Associate Editors 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 prominent titles in fiction and nonfiction.

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the William Morrow imprint’s books.
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications and other departmental functions.
• Help read and evaluate submissions.
• Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
• Help execute administrative functions (mailings, drafting memos, etc.).
• 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.

• 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 mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without acover 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, organized, and attentive to detail
• Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross-departmental work
• Passion for books across an array of genres, particularly literary and upmarket fiction and commercial nonfiction.

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