Job Description

Hachette Book Group’s summer internship program offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest. To learn more about the company, visit our career site: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/

Program dates: June 2nd, 2025 – End date: August 7th, 2025

Location:Hybrid (three days per week on-site (M-Th) in our Philadelphia office with one day remote). Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.

Weekly schedule: 28 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

Pay rate: $16.50/hour

The Running Press design team is seeking a hybrid summer intern who’s eager to learn about the design side of publishing. This intern will work closely with the design team over the summer to learn the ins and outs of the collaboration between the design and editorial process in publishing.

To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.

Intern Responsibilities include:  

• Collaborate with and assist the design team on all phases of book and/or packaging design from creative concepting through to production
• Tasks include, but are not limited to assisting designers with book cover and interior layouts for books, as well as packaging for other products which include kits, puzzles, and decks
• Attend weekly progress meetings with design and editorial

Requirements  

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator required
• Compelling portfolio of graphic design work
• Skilled knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• A self-starting attitude and ability to maintain deadlines, multi-task, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment without close supervision
• Enthusiasm for books and topics Running Press publishes 

In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter.    

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.   

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   

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