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Discover career opportunities in our BOOK MAKING 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!
Book Making (Production, Managing Editorial, & Production Editorial)
These departments are responsible for the in-house editorial, pre-press and manufacturing processes of turning manuscripts into bound books after acquisition all within the desired timeframe and budget.
The intern will work with all three departments and some responsibilities include copy editing, proofreading materials including TI sheets, reader guides, cover copy, font matter, marketing materials, and assisting with freelancer communication. Interns may also be asked to create, and track production schedules and communication.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS
Penguin Random House offers a 10-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Interns are exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and employee speaker series!
Summer interns work for 28 hours per week and are paid $21/hour.
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: October 13th 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Program Dates: June 9th, 2025 – August 18th, 2025
REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
- Must be ready to work full-time on or before June 2026 (You do not need to be enrolled in college or have a degree to apply to our internship program).
- Able to work 28 hours/week throughout the program
- Available and commit to the program working June 9, 2025 – August 18, 2025
- Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program
- Must be over the age of 18
TO APPLY:
Submit your resume and cover letter using our online application process. You must submit a cover letter to be considered for our internship program. In your cover letter, please indicate if you have a preference for working with adult or children’s books or if you are particularly interested in any genre(s).
While you may apply for more than one internship opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the areas you are most interested in.
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
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: NY
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 273880
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