Norton Professional Books Internship, Summer 2025

About the internship

W. W. Norton is looking for interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing that includes educational lunch sessions and networking within the intern class. Your work if you become a Norton intern with the Norton Professional Books Marketing & Publicity team may include the following:

• Maintaining and researching lists and databases for key information such as digital content, media contacts, book awards, and book review outlets.
• Aiding in social media processes to create posts and curate copy and graphic designs for our audience.
• Creating press releases for books, event flyers, posterboards, and other projects.
• Learning the basics of copyediting and proofreading.
• Attending staff meetings and gaining insight into the publishing process.

Why you’ll be a great fit

We are excited to add interns who bring diverse perspectives to Norton. The ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, and eager to learn more about the different facets of publishing. Here are some skills and qualities we look for in candidates:

• You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change.
• You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills.
• You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
• You have a passion for learning and ideas.
• You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• You are interested in the mental health field.

Internship details

• Interns are paid $16.50 per hour, subject to applicable law, and work a maximum of 20 hours weekly.
• The internship period is twelve weeks from 6/2/25 to 8/22/25.
• Our workday is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; specific work hours are flexible to accommodate an intern’s schedule.
• This internship will be fully remote.
• Eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.