Spring '25: Adult Editorial internship (For-Credit Only)

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:

We are offering a credit-based internship opportunity for a remote or in person editorial intern for the summer season to work closely with the adult editorial group on our list of illustrated and narrative books in a variety of categories including food and drink, fashion, photography, interior design, humor, pop culture, entertainment, sports, history, current affairs, memoir, literary and commercial fiction, and many others. The editorial intern will work primarily with the editorial staff, but may also interact with the sales, marketing, publicity, design, managing editorial, and production departments. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with an interest in the acquisition and editing of books and offers a broad introduction to the world of publishing.

Please submit cover letter and resume.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the acquisition process by conducting marketplace research
• Taking minutes at weekly editorial video meetings (must be available on Tuesday mornings)
• Reviewing passes of upcoming titles and proofreading materials, following style guides as directed
• Reading and evaluating both fiction and nonfiction submissions and writing reader's reports
• Updating metadata in our title database
• Providing general editorial support for the team

Qualifications:

• Individuals should be proficient in Word and Excel and have excellent internet research skills, with a demonstrated interest in developing their editorial skills and learning about the publishing process.
• They should have an interest in the arts, trending culture, and visual and narrative publishing.
• Strong analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills are essential, as is the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously: to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and to follow through consistently.
• A reading proficiency in a second language is a plus, but not required.
• As this is either a partially or fully remote position, a reliable internet connection is required as well as the ability to join video meetings on Microsoft Teams.

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.

Internship Duration: January 6th - April 16th

Open to Remote/Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office