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.

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.

The Kids Editorial team is seeking a Fall 2025 Intern who’s eager to learn about the publishing industry. Interns will work closely with the Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Design groups, and will receive a full apprenticeship within the Kids team, assisting with titles across a variety of genres, formats, and age levels (board books through YA). This position can be fully remote or hybrid (with regular commuting to the NYC office), for college credit, and up to 20 hours per week. The internship runs from approximately September 8 through December 12, 2025.

Please submit resume and cover letter.

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
• Assisting with preparation for seasonal list launch
• Drafting fact sheet and flap copy for a variety of titles
• Reviewing submissions across a variety of formats and levels, and writing readers’ reports
• Drafting rejection letters
• Researching competitive titles for acquisition meetings
• Preparing materials for meetings and shadowing regularly scheduled meetings (such as Editorial Meeting, Cover Meeting, Pub Board, marketing meetings, sketch reviews, etc.)
• Reading materials and sharing feedback at our weekly Editorial Meeting, in addition to taking minutes
• Miscellaneous special projects as they come up (including proofreading passes and proofs, and providing second reads on manuscripts and offering editorial notes)
• Additional administrative support, as needed (including pull sales info and reports)

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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to organize priorities and juggle multiple tasks at once
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Specific interest in children’s books

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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