With Who: Penguin Random House
Location: Remote (company based in New York, NY)
Dates: Fall 2020 (September 28, 2020 – November 20, 2020)
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Position Summary: (This is a paid internship.) Learn about the world of publishing! Discover career opportunities in our EDITORIAL department.
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!
Penguin Random House will be offering our first remote paid internship opportunity available in one of our adult or children’s editorial departments. 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.
Specific Responsibilities May Include:
- Reading, evaluating, and responding to slush, agented submissions, and contracted works
- Writing readers’ reports and copy
- Updating title information sheets
- Attending virtual meetings with department
- Researching consumer interests and identifying trends via social media and other outlets
- Competitive title research
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, you must be a rising college senior, a graduate; and/or any candidate available for full-time employment within 6 months to 1 year. *You need not be enrolled in college or have a degree to apply to our internship program.
While Penguin Random House is inclusive of all people, the Fall 2020 Remote Internship Program is intended to provide opportunities for racially/ethnically underrepresented groups in the publishing industry.
Application Deadline: Applications close on August 16, 2020.
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Cover letters are encouraged and we recommend that you please indicate if you have a preference for working with adult or children’s books or if you are particularly interested in any genre(s). See more internship description information or submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.