Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About ABRAMS :

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS is the first U.S. company to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. We continue to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works across a wide range of genres, including art, photography, cooking, design, entertainment, and children's books. We are passionate about creating beautifully designed books with the highest production values, under our various imprints, including Abrams, Abrams ComicArts, and more.

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Managing Editorial Intern to join our Managing Editorial team as part of our Internship Program.

Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only) , interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture.

At ABRAMS, we value creativity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling—and we are excited to welcome students who are eager to learn and contribute to our mission.

What you’d be doing:

• Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during a summer internship experience for academic credit
• 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
• 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 department

We’re looking for someone who has:

• An undergraduate or graduate education with an anticipated graduation date in 2026 or 2027
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and hungry to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Currently enrolled in a college program with a focus/major in English, publishing, or another relevant subject
• Located in the New York City area and able to come into our office on a hybrid basis, especially during the first training. Some remote work will also be acceptable.
• 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
• Experience with copyediting and/or proofreading is not required, but would be a plus

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• Prior internship experience

Internship Details:

• Duration: Sept 8th – December 19th (Fall 2025)
• 20 Hours per week
• Hybrid office hours
• Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit.

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