Production Editorial Intern, Spring 2027

HarperCollins Publishers

. Assist the production editorial department with preparing books for publication during final development stages .

Posted 9/18/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail in proofreading, copyediting, and quality checks of editorial materials. Proficient in using Adobe Acrobat for markup and corrections, with a passion for books and collaborative work in a publishing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ProofreadingCopyeditingAdobe AcrobatTypesetting ReviewCollaboration

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Hard Skills

ProofreadingCopyeditingTypesetting ReviewFact-CheckingEditorial Checks

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

PublishingEditorialBook ProductionQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the production editorial department with preparing books for publication during final development stages
Review typeset pages, printers’ proofs, final PDFs, book jackets, and covers for typographical correctness, stylistic consistency, and quality standards
Collate proofreader and author changes to interior text files and ensure revisions are incorporated accurately
Mark up PDFs using Adobe Acrobat commenting tools with editorial and layout corrections
Conduct production editorial checks on typeset pages, including line breaks, text flow, folios, headers and footers, stacking, widows and orphans, formatting, sketch and art checks
Proofread and fact-check cover copy
Copyedit and proofread ancillary documents, including praise pages, marketing materials, and reading group guides
Assist with bound galley production and reprint corrections
Assist with administrative duties and keep status grids up to date
Attend departmental and company meetings as required
Collaborate with Editorial and Design colleagues and participate in one-on-one meetings across the organization

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 21 hours per week across 3 or 4 days from February 8 to April 16, 2027
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
Passion for books highly valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensated at a rate of $18 per hour
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application/interview process