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About the Role

ABRAMS is seeking a Managing Editorial Intern to join our Managing Editorial team as part of our Fall Internship Program. This unpaid program, offered for academic credit only, provides interns with meaningful insight into book publishing while contributing to real projects. Interns will learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and broaden their understanding of the publishing industry.

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 the department
Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns
Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution
Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus/major in English, publishing, or another relevant subject
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

Skills

Copyediting
Proofreading
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Communication
Collaboration
Research
Problem-solving

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Hybrid
Internship

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Undergraduate student
Graduate student

Salary/Compensations

For credit only

About the Company

ABRAMS publishes and distributes beautifully designed books of the highest production quality across multiple imprints.
Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works.
ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles.
Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons.
Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.

Equal Opportunity

ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster.
Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing.
Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.