2026 Fall - 2027 Spring Internship Program: Bookmaking, Production, Adult and Childrens Books

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Penguin Random House is offering a 20-week paid, remote Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 internship across Corporate Bookmaking, EBook Production, and divisions like Adult and Children's publishing. Interns gain hands-on exposure to production workflows, proofs, jacket coordination, color correction, typesetting, and digital publishing including CSS and HTML, plus access to panels, networking events, and mentoring. Requirements include availability 21 hours/week across both sessions, U.S. residency, 18+, and no degree required, with the ability to start full time by June 2027. Apply with a resume and a tailored cover letter by March 16, 2026, indicating preferred division and titles; highlight curiosity, initiative, and passion for books.

Learn about the world of publishing!

Discover career opportunities with our ADULT and CHILDRENS PRODUCTION teams in our CORPORATE BOOKMAKING and PUBLISHING OPERATIONS divisions

WHO WE ARE

Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Find your story in our books!

Corporate Bookmaking (Production)

These departments are responsible for pre-press and manufacturing processes of turning manuscripts into bound books after acquisition all within the desired timeframe and budget.

Some responsibilities include:

• Support production workflows by updating schedules and documentation, routing proofs, maintaining title lists, and assisting with bound galleys and file preparation.
• Assist with transmittals, cover and jacket coordination, and tracking timelines for hardcover and trade paperback titles.
• Gain hands-on experience in children’s and YA publishing, including exposure to estimating, color correction, typesetting, and print production processes.

Divisions/ Departments

Corporate Bookmaking supports all publishing divisions. The interns may work with:

Adult: Random House Publishing Group, Berkley Production

Childrens: Penguin Young Readers

EBook Production

Ebook Production is part of the Publishing Operations division. This team is responsible for converting all our print files into eBooks, maintaining and updating them once they are in the market. The team looks for ways to improve processes and technology to provide the best digital reading experience.

Some responsibilities include:

• Support the Ebook production and QA teams by performing technical quality checks on ebooks, proofreading and editing alt text, assisting with backlist quality control, and gaining exposure to CSS, HTML, and digital publishing workflows.
• Interns will be working with eBooks in various genres.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS

Penguin Random House offers an immersive 20-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Our interns are also exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and a mentoring program!

Your major doesn’t matter—we’re looking for curiosity, initiative, and a passion for books.

Application Deadline: March 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: September 14th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026 AND January 18th, 2027 – March 26th, 2027

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

• Available 21 hours/week for both sessions
• Ready to work full-time by June 2027 (no degree required)
• U.S. resident during the program
• 18+ years old

 Pay: $21/hour

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and required cover letter through our online application. In your letter, indicate your preferred division(s), department(s), adult genre(s) or children’s titles (board books, picture books, middle grade, and/or YA). Apply to the role that most interests you.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 287033