Harry N. Abrams
Fall '24 Internship: Calendars Editorial For Credit ONLY
Harry N. Abrams, New York, New York, us, 10261
For-credit ONLY
About Us:
Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.
Job Description
This position provides general editorial support for the Abrams Calendar program. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone with an interest in visual storytelling and more exposure to illustrated publishing. Beyond editorial, the Intern will interact with sales, marketing, publicity, design, and production departments offering a broad introduction to the world of illustrated publishing.
Responsibilities include:Researching image selections for calendarsDrafting marketing copy and TIP sheetsPreparing calendar manuscripts for designManaging digital assetsResearching comparative titles in the marketplaceReading and evaluating layouts and proofsOverseeing special projects as assignedProviding general administrative supportRequired skills:
Strong copyediting and proofreading skillsExcellent research skillsProficient in Word and ExcelKnowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud a plusAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously: to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and to follow through consistently
Demonstrated interest in developing editorial experience and learning about the publishing process
Benefits:
Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in the book publishing industry.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the publishing field.
Exposure to a diverse range of book genres and authors.
Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.
Internship can be hybrid or remote, but the team is remote.
About Us:
Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.
Job Description
This position provides general editorial support for the Abrams Calendar program. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone with an interest in visual storytelling and more exposure to illustrated publishing. Beyond editorial, the Intern will interact with sales, marketing, publicity, design, and production departments offering a broad introduction to the world of illustrated publishing.
Responsibilities include:Researching image selections for calendarsDrafting marketing copy and TIP sheetsPreparing calendar manuscripts for designManaging digital assetsResearching comparative titles in the marketplaceReading and evaluating layouts and proofsOverseeing special projects as assignedProviding general administrative supportRequired skills:
Strong copyediting and proofreading skillsExcellent research skillsProficient in Word and ExcelKnowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud a plusAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously: to meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and to follow through consistently
Demonstrated interest in developing editorial experience and learning about the publishing process
Benefits:
Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in the book publishing industry.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the publishing field.
Exposure to a diverse range of book genres and authors.
Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.
Internship can be hybrid or remote, but the team is remote.