Summer Remote Intern - Editorial

Job Description

Learn about the world of publishing!

Discover career opportunities in our EDITORIAL department.

WHO WE ARE:
Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Find your story in our books!

PROGRAM DETAILS

Penguin Random House offers a 10-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity available in our adult, children's, and corporate divisions. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series!

Summer interns work for 28 hours per week and are paid $20/hour.

Eligible candidates:
• Current undergraduate students who will graduate on or before May 2024 or
• Current students in graduate degree programs and/or
• Workforce ready applicants

*You do not need to be enrolled in college or have a degree to apply to our internship program.*

Application Deadline: March 24, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Editorial

When a book proposal is received, the editor decides whether or not to pursue it for acquisition. An editor works with the author to turn the manuscript into a finished book. They negotiate contracts, edit the books for content, structure and on a line-by-line basis, and collaborate with internal departments on how to package, market, and publicize the book. Editors need to know what's trending, what can sell to which target market, and what fits with their particular imprint.

Some responsibilities may include evaluating submissions and writing reader's reports, assisting with copy writing, researching comp titles, and attend virtual editorial meetings where they will provide insights based on their own reading and in response to editors' submissions.

TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter using our online application process.

You must submit a cover letter to be considered for our internship program. In your cover letter, please indicate if you have a preference for working with adult or children's books. Share what genre(s) would you like to work with!
**If you are interested in other departments, please view and apply to other internship postings on our career page.**

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r78b09-3-138-114-38-42 in your application.