Job Description
2026 Fall - 2027 Spring Internship Program: Bookmaking, Managing Editorial and Production Editorial

Learn about the world of publishing!

 

Discover career opportunities with our MANAGING EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION EDITORIAL teams in our CORPORATE BOOKMAKING division

 

WHO WE ARE

Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Find your story in our books!

 

Corporate Bookmaking (Managing Editorial & Production Editorial)

These departments are responsible for copyediting, proofreading, pre-press and manufacturing processes of turning manuscripts into bound books after acquisition within the desired timeframe and budget. Interns will be working with adult fiction and nonfiction titles.

 

The intern will work with Production Editorial and Managing Editorial and some responsibilities include:

  • Support the Managing Editorial team by tracking manuscript due dates, updating schedules, and routing materials for bound galleys and covers/jackets.
  • Assist with foreign publishing file requests, including communicating with international partners, sending files, and processing invoice requests.
  • Contribute to editorial and production tasks such as light proofreading, PDF review, CIP requests, documentation updates, and participating in team meetings.

 

Divisions/ Departments  

Corporate Bookmaking supports all publishing divisions. The interns may work with:

Random House Publishing Group Managing Editorial and Random House Publishing Group Production Editorial

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Managing Editorial

 

 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS 

Penguin Random House offers an immersive 20-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Our interns are also exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and a mentoring program! 

 

What you study does not matter!  We are looking for your desire to work with books, your drive to learn and your curiosity for the publishing industry. 

 

Application Deadline: March 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST 

Program Dates: September 14th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026 AND January 18th, 2027 – March 26th, 2027 

 

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

  • Available 21 hours/week for both sessions
  • Ready to work full-time by June 2027 (no degree required)
  • U.S. resident during the program
  • 18+ years old

 

Pay: $21/hour

 

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and required cover letter through our online application. In your letter, indicate your preferred division(s), department(s), or adult genre(s). Apply to the role that most interests you.

 

 

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.


Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.


Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

 

Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 287032