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Editorial Intern – Spring 2027
HarperCollins Publishers. Work alongside the Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink team on children’s and young adult book projects .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong editing and proofreading capabilities, with a solid understanding of children's book types and production processes. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and possesses excellent organizational and project management skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Copyediting ExperienceProofreading ExperienceProject Management SkillsMicrosoft Word ProficiencyStrong English Language Knowledge
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Content EditingCopyeditingContent ProofreadingTypesetting ProofreadingBook-Related Research
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsIndependent Work AbilityTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams
Industry Keywords
Children's BooksYoung Adult BooksProduction ProcessesThe Chicago Manual of StyleThe Christian Writer’s Manual of Style
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work alongside the Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink team on children’s and young adult book projects
- Become familiar with Zonderkidz, DaySpring Kids, and Blink production processes
- Learn The Chicago Manual of Style and The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style
- Learn children’s book types, typesettings, layouts, and ancillary features
- Practice content editing, copyediting, content proofreading, and typesetting proofreading
- Prepare title information forms for internal use
- Assist with book-related research
- Provide input on prospective manuscripts and projects
- Attend team meetings, editorial boards, title alignment meetings, and production meetings
Requirements
What you’ll need- Available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028
- Rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience
- Available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Resume and cover letter required; cover letter addressed to “Hiring Team”
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
- Strong knowledge of the English language and grammar
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Able to work independently
- Copyediting and proofreading experience preferred
- Passion for books highly valued
Benefits
Comp & perks- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employer