About the role#
HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Editorial Intern for the Nelson Books team in Nashville. This role provides hands-on experience with the editorial process, from early proposal reviews to final production tasks. You will work alongside a collaborative team to help shape manuscripts and prepare them for publication.
What you'll do#
- Support the Senior Managing Editor by setting up titles, updating title plans, and managing sales conference materials.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including preparing meeting notes, trackers, and mailings.
- Help Production Editors by copyediting, reviewing proofreader marks, and performing formatting proofs.
- Fact check citations, quotations, Scripture references, and sourced material.
- Review back cover copy and final jackets before they go to the printer.
- Provide feedback on manuscripts and proposals to editors.
- Attend team meetings and participate in initial manuscript reads.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master's program, with a preference for English, Journalism, or Publishing majors.
- Status as a rising senior, recent graduate, or entry-level candidate with up to one year of work experience.
- Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- This is a paid internship at $18 per hour.
- The term runs from June 7 to August 12, 2027.
- You will work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
- The role is hybrid, with mandatory in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Nashville, Tennessee.
About HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers operates as a consumer book publisher with a history dating back to 1817. Based in New York, the company maintains publishing operations across 15 countries. It manages over 120 branded imprints and releases approximately 10,000 new books annually. The firm is a subsidiary of News Corp and employs 4,380 people.
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