Fall '24 Internship: Managing Editorial (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 Managing Editorial Intern will work with and support the Managing Editorial teams for both adult and children’s titles. Our department is responsible for managing the process of creating a book from beginning to end, especially from the copyediting stage to the time a book goes to print, so this internship is a great opportunity to learn the entire book-making process and interact with different creative departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Update title information in TMM (our database)
• Check corrections in book layouts
• Proofread book elements or marketing materials
• Code manuscripts for Design
• Request and review cover copy
• Create copyright pages
• Attend weekly department meetings
• Overall assistance to department
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus/major in English, publishing, or another relevant subject
• Located in the New York City area and able to come into our office on a hybrid basis, especially during the first training. Some remote work will also be acceptable.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Proactive with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Motivated to learn, grow, research, solve problems, and work closely with the Managing Editorial staff
• Experience with copyediting and/or proofreading is not required, but would be a plus
  
  

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.

Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office