2025 Summer Internship - Editorial, Children's Books (NYC) - HarperCollins Publishers

Overview

Quill Tree Books publishes books for children and teens in all genres. Under the leadership of Vice President/Publisher Rosemary Brosnan, the imprint’s mission is to publish literary, award-winning books with wide appeal. We provide a platform for creators with a strong point of view, including those with underrepresented, authentic voices. The team publishes talented, award-winning authors such as Elizabeth Acevedo, Jerry Craft, Adam Silvera, and ND Stevenson , as well as bestselling authors whose books have gone on to become classics, such as Neal Shusterman, Gail Carson Levine, and Rita Williams-Garcia. Additionally, the team continues to publish an evergreen backlist of books from beloved authors like Walter Dean Meyers, Katherine Paterson, E. B. White, and Beverly Cleary. Interns will not only have a great opportunity to learn about the book publishing process for a large variety of titles in a wide range of genres, but they will also learn alongside a team of passionate editors who are committed to bringing many different stories and voices to life.

Responsibilities

• Reading and evaluating manuscript submissions
• Writing reader’s reports
• Learning to write cover copy, title sheets, backmatter/frontmatter content, etc.
• Additional projects that come up (i.e. author research, market research for a particular genre/book, etc.)
• Attend various department meetings

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency essential, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Outlook) and Adobe programs
• Candidate must have attention to detail (proofreading, keeping on top of deadlines when necessary, and task prioritization)
• Must have excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Interest in learning the ins and outs of the publishing world is a must, as is a love of books, particularly children’s books
• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2025 or 2026 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience. 
• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 2 – August 7, 2025. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.  
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”   
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program. 

The deadline to apply is November 20 by 11:59 pm ET. 

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.