2027 Summer Internship- Avon Editorial (NYC)
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What you'll do
- Learns about the editorial process.
- Reads and evaluates proposals and manuscripts under consideration, writes reader’s reports, researches author track records and comparison titles, and drafts rejection letters.
- Researches trends in editorial content, marketing approaches, and publishing trends as needed.
- Assists with helping in-house author social media posts/content.
- Prepares manuscripts for production.
- Supports editors through administrative tasks such as mailings, requesting marketing materials, and other in-office duties.
What they're looking for
- Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027.
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
- 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.
- Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
Nice to have
- A passion for books is highly valued!
- Eager to learn about the publishing business
- Interest in Romance Novels a plus.
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Overview
The Avon Group, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, is seeking an Editorial Intern. The Avon Group is comprised of several imprints including Harper Voyager and Avon Books – which publish a range of genre fiction titles across the romance, women’s fiction, sci fi, and fantasy spaces. n this role, you will be supporting the Romance Team at Avon.
Responsibilities
- Learns about the editorial process.
- Reads and evaluates proposals and manuscripts under consideration, writes reader’s reports, researches author track records and comparison titles, and drafts rejection letters.
- Researches trends in editorial content, marketing approaches, and publishing trends as needed.
- Assists with helping in-house author social media posts/content.
- Prepares manuscripts for production.
- Supports editors through administrative tasks such as mailings, requesting marketing materials, and other in-office duties.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
- 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.
- A passion for books is highly valued!
- Eager to learn about the publishing business
- Interest in Romance Novels a plus.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
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