Harry N. Abrams
Spring '25 Internship: Kids Editorial (Academic Credit ONLY)
Harry N. Abrams, New York, New York, us, 10261
About Us:
Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children's books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.
Internship Overview:
The Kids Editorial team is seeking a spring intern who's eager to learn about the publishing industry. Interns will work closely with the Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Design groups, and will receive a full apprenticeship within the Kids team, assisting with titles across a variety of genres, formats, and age levels (board books through YA). This position is for college credit and part-time (no more than 20 hours per week). The intern can work in the NYC office or hybrid.
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities include:Assisting with preparation for seasonal list launchDrafting fact sheet and flap copy for a variety of titlesReviewing submissions across a variety of formats and levels, and writing readers' reportsDrafting rejection lettersResearching competitive titles for acquisition meetingsPreparing materials for meetings and shadowing regularly scheduled meetings (such as Editorial Meeting, Cover Meeting, Pub Board, marketing meetings, sketch reviews, etc.)Reading materials and sharing feedback at our weekly Editorial Meeting, in addition to taking minutesMiscellaneous special projects as they come up (including proofreading passes and proofs, and providing second reads on manuscripts and offering editorial notes)Additional administrative support, as needed (including pulling sales info and reports)Required Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skillsDetail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skillsAble to organize priorities and juggle multiple tasks at onceKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointSpecific interest in children's books
Benefits:
Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in the book publishing industry.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the publishing field.
Exposure to a diverse range of book genres and authors.
Hands-on experience in all aspects of book publishing, from manuscript acquisition to marketing and distribution.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and authors.
Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.
I nternship
Duration: January 6th - April 16th
Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office
Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children's books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.
Internship Overview:
The Kids Editorial team is seeking a spring intern who's eager to learn about the publishing industry. Interns will work closely with the Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Design groups, and will receive a full apprenticeship within the Kids team, assisting with titles across a variety of genres, formats, and age levels (board books through YA). This position is for college credit and part-time (no more than 20 hours per week). The intern can work in the NYC office or hybrid.
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Responsibilities include:Assisting with preparation for seasonal list launchDrafting fact sheet and flap copy for a variety of titlesReviewing submissions across a variety of formats and levels, and writing readers' reportsDrafting rejection lettersResearching competitive titles for acquisition meetingsPreparing materials for meetings and shadowing regularly scheduled meetings (such as Editorial Meeting, Cover Meeting, Pub Board, marketing meetings, sketch reviews, etc.)Reading materials and sharing feedback at our weekly Editorial Meeting, in addition to taking minutesMiscellaneous special projects as they come up (including proofreading passes and proofs, and providing second reads on manuscripts and offering editorial notes)Additional administrative support, as needed (including pulling sales info and reports)Required Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skillsDetail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skillsAble to organize priorities and juggle multiple tasks at onceKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointSpecific interest in children's books
Benefits:
Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in the book publishing industry.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the publishing field.
Exposure to a diverse range of book genres and authors.
Hands-on experience in all aspects of book publishing, from manuscript acquisition to marketing and distribution.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and authors.
Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.
I nternship
Duration: January 6th - April 16th
Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office