Role overview

W. W. Norton is seeking interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. This program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing, including educational lunch sessions and networking opportunities within the intern class.

Responsibilities

Assisting with manuscript preparation for the Norton Critical Editions, the Norton Library, and literature anthology titles.
Reviewing manuscripts and page proofs.
Supporting rights-clearing efforts for the Norton Critical Editions.
Maintaining team databases and completing audits.
Conducting market research and analyzing data in the literature market.
Assisting with survey analysis and data entry.
Supporting the media editorial team with eBook review.
Assisting with the Norton Library podcast.

Qualifications

You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change.
You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills.
You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
You have a passion for learning and ideas.
You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
You have a particular interest in educational and textbook publishing.

Compensation and Benefits

Interns are paid $17 per hour, subject to applicable law.
Interns work a maximum of 20 hours weekly.

Internship details

Internship period is twelve weeks from 9/14/2026 to 12/4/2026.
Our workday is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; specific work hours are flexible to accommodate an intern’s schedule.
For interns who reside within commuting distance of the office, this internship will be in-person in our Manhattan offices.
Those in other locations will work remotely.
Eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.

Application Information

Please email your resume and cover letter to Emma Daugherty ([email protected]) AND Margaret Ennen ([email protected]).
The deadline to apply is August 14, 2026.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this listing may close early if enough applications are received.
Please refrain from sending additional follow-up emails after submitting your application.
Final hiring decisions will be made by 9/1/2026. If you do not hear from us by then, you can assume the internship has been filled.
You must follow these submission instructions in order to be considered for the internship.
Your cover letter should be original and not AI-generated.

Literature, Norton Critical Editions, & Norton Library Editorial Internship, Fall 2026

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