ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Internship Book Publishing Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

VIZ Media

Copy Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$72K - $78K/yr

Knowledge of book publishing, comics, manga, or anime * Experience with Adobe Acrobat Work Environment & Schedule Location: The Copy Editor position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsBook Publishing Editor JobsInternship Book Publishing Editor Jobs

Internship Book Publishing Editor information

See salary details

$13

$21

$31

How much do internship book publishing editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship book publishing editor in the United States is $21.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Book Publishing Editor vs Book Publishing Editor?

AspectInternship Book Publishing EditorBook Publishing Editor
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate, some relevant courseworkBachelor’s degree in publishing, English, or related field; experience preferred
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level tasks, supervisedFull-time, professional setting, responsible for editing and project management
Industry UsageOften part of training programs, internships for studentsEstablished role within publishing companies, responsible for editing books

The main difference is that an Internship Book Publishing Editor is an entry-level position or training role designed for students or recent graduates gaining experience, while a Book Publishing Editor is a full-time professional responsible for editing and managing book projects. Interns typically work under supervision, whereas editors have more independent responsibilities.

More about Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs
What cities are hiring for Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs? Cities with the most Internship Book Publishing Editor job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Book Publishing Editor jobs? The most popular types of Book Publishing Editor jobs are:
What states have the most Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs? States with the most job openings for Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs are:
Internship Book Publishing Editor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Internship Book Publishing Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Temporary. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,235 per year, or $21.7 per hour.
Publishing Internship, James Patterson

Publishing Internship, James Patterson

Hachette Book Group

New York, NY • Hybrid

$17/hr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description:
This is a unique internship position at a top-five book publishing company on the team for James Patterson, arguably the greatest storyteller and biggest pro-reading advocate of our time. For the right candidate, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain executive-track publishing and entertainment industry experience. More than 95% of past interns have immediately gone on to full-time paid positions in the publishing or wider entertainment industries.
Schedule: The position is part-time (28 hours per week) with a targeted start date in June.
Duration: Six-month (minimum) commitment.
Location: This position is based in our NY office on a hybrid model (3:2). Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.
Pay rate: $17.00/hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day the candidate would assist with all aspects of author support including editorial schedule management, advertising, trade marketing, social media, and publicity.
Tasks include drafting book copy and online content and assisting with social media outreach, reading reports, tracking data and maintaining spreadsheets, and serving as a liaison between the publisher and outside entertainment industry contacts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Candidate should possess excellent writing skills and be highly organized, detail oriented, articulate, culture-savvy, creative, and personable.
Relevant prior work experience is preferred, but above all the candidate should be confident and possess a natural problem-solving intelligence.
A passion for books and reading is a must, as is a strong interest in-and thorough familiarity with-popular culture.
In order to be considered, please submit both a resume and a cover letter.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Employment Type: Intern

Apply