Summer , Remote Internship, Production Editorial and Managing Editorial

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

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Learn about the world of publishing!

Discover career opportunities on our PRODUCTION EDITORIAL and MANAGING EDITORIAL team with our CORPORATE BOOKMAKING division.

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!

These departments are responsible for the in-house editorial, pre‑press and manufacturing processes of turning manuscripts into bound books after acquisition all within the desired timeframe and budget.

Some responsibilities include copyediting and proofreading various materials including TI sheets, reader guides, cover copy and marketing materials, learning how to check changes, assisting with freelancer communication and attending book scheduling meetings.

• Penguin Publishing Group Production Editorial
• Random House Publishing Group Managing Editorial

Penguin Random House offers a 10-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity available in our adult, children's, and corporate divisions. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series!

Summer interns work for 28 hours per week and are paid $21/hour.

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:
October 2nd, 2026, at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates:
June 7th, 2027 - August 12th, 2027

• Must be ready to work full-time on or before June 2028 (You do not need to be enrolled in college or have a degree to apply to our internship program).
• Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
• Available and commit to the program working June 7th, 2027 - August 12th, 2027
• Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
• Must be over the age of 18

The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City. The position is remote and based in the United States for candidates who can work primarily on Eastern Time.

The salary for this position is $21/hour.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care…