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Summer Internship – Editorial
HarperCollins Publishers. Assist the Senior Managing Editor with setting up titles internally, updating the title plan, and inputting sales conference materials .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and review. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and a keen attention to detail are essential for ensuring high-quality editorial output.
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Strong Writing SkillsCopyediting ExperienceFamiliarity With Chicago Manual Of StyleExperience With Microsoft WordExperience With Adobe Acrobat
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Hard Skills
CopyeditingProofreadingFact CheckingFormattingReviewing Proposals
Soft Skills
Excellent OrganizationInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Prioritize Tasks
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordAdobe Acrobat
Industry Keywords
PublishingEditorialManuscript PreparationSales Conference Materials
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
- Available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027
- Must be available for mandatory in-office work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Nashville headquarters
- 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, or an entry-level candidate with up to 1 year of work experience
- Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for 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 well
- Great interpersonal skills
- Passion for books valued
- English, Journalism, or Publishing concentration preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hands-on experience with the editorial process
- Learning and development alongside publishing professionals
- Collaborative team environment
- Hybrid work environment with remote workdays
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities