Fast Facts
Macmillan Publishers is offering a paid, full-time remote internship for Summer 2026, providing opportunities in various departments for individuals over 18 who are interested in the publishing industry.
Responsibilities: Interns will learn about their assigned teams, participate in industry workshops, contribute to a summer project, and network with employees across various departments.
Skills: Strong interest in the publishing industry, communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
Qualifications: Open to individuals who have graduated high school, are over 18, and eligible to work in the U.S., especially encouraging diverse applicants.
Location: Remote, with the option to work from the New York office for local interns
Compensation: $17 - $17 / Hourly
SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Macmillan Publishers is excited to offer paid, full-time, remote internship opportunities for our Summer 2026 session! While these positions are remote-friendly, interns hired locally will have the opportunity to work from our NY, NY office if interested.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join us in departments on the Tradeside of our business including Editorial, Marketing, Publicity, Art & Design, Sales, Managing/Production Editorial, Production, Publishing Operations, Subrights, Creative Services, and Author Events. In our Shared Services functional areas, opportunities may exist in departments such as: ESG, Technology/Platform Development, Legal, People and Culture (HR, DEI, Communications).
THE EXPERIENCE
Interns will become familiar with the inner workings of their assigned teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the publishing industry. Beyond daily tasks, our 2026 program also features:
* Industry & Development Workshops: Participate in curated sessions designed to build your professional toolkit and deepen your knowledge of the industry trade.
* Summer Project: Collaborative opportunities to contribute to a summer project, allowing you to see pieces of the publishing process from start to finish.
* Networking: Connect virtually with employees across various departments to build a diverse professional network.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Dates: June 1st, 2026 – August 21st, 2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Compensation: $17/hour
- Schedule: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week)
- Flexibility: Some flexibility regarding duration may be available if needed
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage "non-traditional" internship applicants to apply. Whether you are a student, career-changer, returning to the workforce, or coming from a background outside the traditional academic path, we value your unique perspective.
The program is open to candidates who have graduated high school, are over 18, and are eligible to work in the U.S. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be physically located in the U.S. for the duration of the internship; we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
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PARTNERING WITH WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS (WNDB)
We are proud to continue our partnership with We Need Diverse Books for the 2026 Internship Grant Season.
Are you from a diverse background looking to work in children's or adult publishing? WNDB offers supplemental $3,000 grants to eligible interns. Learn more about how to apply for these grants here. Remote internships are applicable.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
To be considered, please submit the following three documents in PDF format:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Response to Prompts (250–750 words total):
-Why are you interested in working at Macmillan?
-Whether it's a specific experience, skill or interest, how do you think you'd most contribute as a team member in this program?
Please note: Applications missing any of the three required documents will not be considered. If applying for Art or Design internships, please also attach your portfolio as a PDF.
This is a temporary contracted position; the successful candidate will be employed by Noor Staffing Group, LLC working remotely from anywhere in the United States.
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.
U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.
