Bloomsbury Children’s Books is seeking an editorial intern for Summer 2024. We are located in Midtown/Herald Square and publish bestselling and acclaimed picture book, middle grade, and young adult authors such as Salina Yoon, Sherri Winston, Kate Messner, Kalynn Bayron, Brigid Kemmerer, and Renée Watson. Interns will work in the office two days a week and remotely the rest of the time. 

Position Profile

As a Bloomsbury Children’s editorial intern, you will work with the Editorial team on a variety of projects with a focus on picture books, middle-grade books, young adult books, and graphic novels. 

 Primary Responsibilities

• Reading submissions and writing comprehensive reader’s reports
• Researching everything from comparable titles and covers in the market to current pop culture trends
• Preparing and submitting titles to the Cataloging-in-Publication and Library of Congress programs
• Updating information in our data systems and taking on various administrative tasks
• Attending editorial, production, and cover meetings

Completing a variety of other tasks as needed.

We are looking for creative and motivated individuals, who ideally have the following skills:  

• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Firm grasp of grammar, with a keen eye for detail
• High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and      Outlook
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Most important: Familiarity with and enthusiasm for children’s books

Duration:

June through August 2024

We require a commitment of 20 hours per week (specific schedule to be arranged with your supervisor) for the entire internship term. We strongly recommend that candidates be available on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. 

Compensation

This position pays $18.00/hour, and candidates may wish to arrange for college credit for the placement to supplement.

WNDB Grant Program

Bloomsbury is proud to once again partner with the We Need Diverse Books 2024 Internship Grant Program.

Once you have completed your Bloomsbury application, please complete the WNDB Grant Application. Grant applications must be completed by April 30, 2024.

Location

Bloomsbury has adopted a hybrid work policy comprising of two days in-office work and three days of remote work. Candidates residing in NY, NJ, or CT must be able to commute to Bloomsbury’s New York City office on a mutually agreed-upon schedule for in-office work.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job opportunity via our onboarding portal.

Please submit your application on or by April 15th to guarantee that your application will be read and considered.

All Applications Must Include a Cover Letter

While we appreciate every application we receive, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position. Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Cover letters are required. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Our company has always followed and will continue to follow, a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees.