Summer 2025 Remote Internship

Job Description

About the Company:

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company within the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media conglomerate headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck boasts numerous prominent imprints globally, publishing award-winning books for children and adults across various categories and formats. Its U.S. publishers include notable names such as 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. Internationally, the group operates under the Pan Macmillan name in the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa. In Germany, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage includes imprints like S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan Publishers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring practices, actively seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be employed by Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

Job Description: Summer 2025 Remote Internship

Macmillan Publishers offers paid, full-time, remote internships for Summer 2025. Locally based interns may choose to work in the office if desired. Internship opportunities span various departments, including:

• Editorial
• Marketing
• Publicity
• Art & Design
• Sales
• Managing/Production Editorial
• Production
• Publishing Operations
• Subrights
• Creative Services
• Author Events

Internship Responsibilities:

Interns will gain a foundational understanding of their department’s structure and role within the publishing house. Responsibilities include:

• Participating in job-related assignments.
• Gaining practical work experience.
• Networking with employees across departments (virtually).

Intern Project:

All interns participate in a company-wide project. In teams of 6-9, interns will develop a plan and presentation addressing a current publishing-related topic or business issue. This involves workshops led by Macmillan employees and mentorship from an assigned employee. Final presentations occur in early August. The project begins the second week of the internship (June 9th).

Program Details:

• hourly Rate: $16.50/hour
• Hours: No more than 40 hours per week.
• Dates: June 2nd, 2025 – August 22nd, 2025 (with potential flexibility).
• Eligibility: High school graduates over 18, eligible to work in the U.S., and aspiring to a publishing career. Candidates from underrepresented groups (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Location: Remote; applicants must reside in the U.S. for the internship duration. Visas are not sponsored. The internship is a temporary contracted position through Headway Workforce Solutions, LLC.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• A document (250-750 words) answering the following prompts:
• Why are you interested in working at Macmillan?
• How would you contribute as a team member?
• Art/Design applicants must also submit a portfolio (PDF).

All documents must be in PDF format. Incomplete applications will not be considered. There is also a supplemental grant option available through We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) for those of diverse backgrounds seeking internships in children’s or adult publishing.