Summer 2026 Orbit Editorial Internship

Hachette Book GroupNew York, NY
1d$17 - $17Hybrid

About The Position

Hachette Book Group’s summer internship program offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest. To learn more about the company, visit our career site: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/ As an HBG editorial intern at Orbit , you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings. Orbit’s hybrid summer intern will support our team by assisting editorial staff with projects. We are looking for a motivated individual who is eager to learn about the publishing industry and be part of a creative team. To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Interested in exploring a career in science-fiction and fantasy publishing
  • Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent books you’ve read
  • Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team and contribute insights
  • Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
  • Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter

Responsibilities

  • Log, review, and draft feedback on manuscript submissions
  • Assist with mailings and events as requested
  • Perform general administrative duties
  • Track and circulate sales numbers of top-performing genre titles
  • Take minutes at weekly editorial meetings
  • Draft descriptive copy
  • Assist with and learn other editorial duties
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