Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About ABRAMS :

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS is the first U.S. company to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. We continue to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works across a wide range of genres, including art, photography, cooking, design, entertainment, and children's books. We are passionate about creating beautifully designed books with the highest production values, under our various imprints, including Abrams, Abrams ComicArts, and more.

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Calendars Editorial Intern to join our Editorial team as part of our Internship Program.

Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only) , interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture.

At ABRAMS, we value creativity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling—and we are excited to welcome students who are eager to learn and contribute to our mission.

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 exposure to illustrated and licensed publishing. Beyond editorial, the Intern will interact with design, production, managing editorial, sales, marketing, and publicity, receiving a broad introduction to the publishing industry, as well as general office experience.

What you’d be doing:

• Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during a summer internship experience for academic credit
• Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
• Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
• Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
• Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
• Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals
• Researching image selections for calendars
• Drafting marketing copy and TIP sheets
• Preparing calendar manuscripts for design
• Managing and labeling digital assets
• Researching comparative titles in the marketplace
• Proofreading and evaluating layouts and proofs
• Overseeing special projects as assigned
• Providing general administrative support

We’re looking for someone who has:

• An undergraduate or graduate education with an anticipated graduation date in 2026 or 2027
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and hungry to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent research skills
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud a plus
• Ability 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

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• Prior internship experience

Internship Details:

• Duration: Sept 8th – December 19th (Fall 2025)
• 20 Hours per week
• Hybrid office hours
• Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit.

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