HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Editorial Intern to support a fiction Editor at Harper Voyager, to learn about the editorial process and assist with various tasks.
Requirements
- Interest in science fiction and fantasy a plus!
- A passion for books is highly valued!
- Eager to learn about the publishing business
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 writing jacket copy.
- Assists with author/agent communications.
- Prepares manuscripts for production.
- Explore Voyager backlist and help update metadata.
Other
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 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 21 hours per week across 3 or 4 days, from February 9 to April 17, 2026, at the location specified in the job description.
- 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.
