2027 Spring Internship - Editorial, William Morrow (NYC)

About the role

In this role, you will be involved across aspects of the editorial administrative day-to-day of the William Morrow imprint. You will report to two Associate Editors and will learn and be responsible for key tasks involved in author relations, manuscript routing and evaluation, seasonal book launch preparation, fact sheet and copy writing, jacket design, and other areas. This is a great opportunity to do hands-on work with the editors responsible for prominent titles in fiction and nonfiction.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in publication of the William Morrow imprint’s books.
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in author communications and other departmental functions.
• Help read and evaluate submissions.
• Help prepare submissions to literary awards.
• Help execute administrative functions (mailings, drafting memos, etc.).
• Contribute to preparation for the launch of upcoming titles.
• Attend meetings of interest.
• You’ll have a great chance to get to know editors and other staff.

Qualifications

• Available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry‑level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.

Skills

• Proactive, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Engaged and thoughtful communicator willing to coordinate cross‑departmental work.
• Passion for books across an array of genres, particularly literary and upmarket fiction and commercial nonfiction.

Pay

$18 per hour

Schedule

21 hours per week across 3 or 4 days, from February 8 to April 16, 2027.