Editorial Intern, Children's

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Evaluate submissions and write reader’s reports for faith-forward and general-market children’s books from board books to YA titles .

Posted 10/16/2026internshipRemote • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong understanding of children's faith-based publishing, with the ability to evaluate submissions and provide insightful feedback. Engages effectively in editorial processes and networking within the publishing industry.

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Children's Book EvaluationReader's Reports WritingEditorial Administrative TasksFaith-Based Publishing KnowledgeNetworking in Publishing

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Children's BooksBoard BooksYA TitlesEditorial MeetingsPublishing ProcessChristian PublishingVirtual MeetingsSubmissions EvaluationPersonal Reading InsightsInternship Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate submissions and write reader’s reports for faith-forward and general-market children’s books from board books to YA titles
Learn editorial administrative tasks
Attend virtual editorial meetings
Provide insights based on personal reading and in response to editors’ submissions
Gain exposure to the publishing process through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be ready to work full-time on or before June 2028
Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
Available and committed to working June 7, 2027 – August 12, 2027
Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
Must be over the age of 18
Interest in working with children’s faith-based Christian publishing from board books to YA
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid 10-week remote internship
Paid $21/hour
Panels, networking events, and employee speaker series
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
Generous paid time off