Summer Internship – Editorial

HarperCollins Publishers

. Assist the Senior Managing Editor with setting up titles internally, updating the title plan, and inputting sales conference materials .

Posted 9/21/2026internshipNashville • Tennessee • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills, with a keen attention to detail and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. Capable of supporting editorial processes, including copyediting, fact-checking, and manuscript preparation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Writing SkillsCopyediting ExperienceFamiliarity With Chicago Manual Of StyleExperience With Microsoft WordExcellent Organization

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Hard Skills

CopyeditingFact-CheckingProofreadingManuscript PreparationFormatting Proofs

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Prioritize Tasks

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

PublishingEditorial ProcessSales Conference Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Senior Managing Editor with setting up titles internally, updating the title plan, and inputting sales conference materials
Prepare notes and trackers for editorial team meetings and assist with mailings
Support Production Editors with copyediting, reviewing proofreader’s marks, checking corrections, preparing manuscripts for interior design, and performing formatting proofs
Fact check citations, Scripture references, quotations, and sourced material
Copyedit and proof back cover copy, review final jackets before printing, and update reprint corrections
Review proposals and provide feedback on concept, writing, and marketplace analysis
Assist with sales conference preparation, initial manuscript reads, and team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028
Open to 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, from June 7 to August 12, 2027
Tuesdays and Wednesdays mandatory in-office at the Nashville headquarters; Mondays and Thursdays remote
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 preferred
Passion for books
Strong writing and editing skills with keen attention to detail
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and willingness to learn house style conventions
Experience with Microsoft Word, including tracking changes and commenting
Experience with Adobe Acrobat, including marking up PDFs and commenting
Excellent organization and ability to prioritize tasks
Great interpersonal skills
English, Journalism, or Publishing concentration preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience with the editorial process
Learning and professional growth alongside publishing professionals
Collaborative hybrid work environment
Ideas valued and opportunity to contribute to meaningful books
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities