2026-27 Macmillan Publishers Immersive Internship Program

2026-2027 IMMERSIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Macmillan Publishers is excited to offer paid, full-time, remote internship opportunities for our 2026-2027 Immersive Internship Program! While these positions are remote-friendly, interns hired locally will have the opportunity to work from our 120 Broadway office if interested.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join us in our Trade departments 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 (Sustainability), Technology/Platform Development, Legal, and People and Culture (HR, DEI, Communications).

THE EXPERIENCE

Interns will become immersed in the inner workings of their assigned teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the publishing industry. With our extended year-long 2026-27 program, interns have the time to truly learn the role, contribute in meaningful ways, and take ownership of larger projects. Beyond daily tasks, the program also features:

• Industry & Development Workshops: Participate in curated sessions designed to build your professional toolkit and deepen your knowledge of the industry trade.
• Networking: Connect virtually with employees across various departments to build a diverse professional network - with more time to grow those relationships throughout the year.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Dates: September 21 – April 30 (includes 3 planned breaks throughout the program)
• Compensation: $17/hour
• Schedule: Part-time (up to 25 hours per week)

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. Whether you are a current student, a career changer, returning to the workforce, or coming from outside the traditional academic path, we value the unique perspective you bring.

The program is open to candidates who have graduated high school, are 18 or older, and are eligible to work in the U.S. We particularly encourage applications from groups historically 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; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, please submit the following documents in PDF format:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter (please include your response to these prompts):
   • 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?
3. Art & Design applicants only: please attach your portfolio as a PDF

Please note: Applications missing any of the required documents will not be considered.

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.

Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.