Academic Editorial Internship, Fall/Winter

Bloomsbury Academic Publishing is seeking an editorial intern for Fall/Winter 2025-2026. We are a publisher of academic titles located in Greenbelt, Maryland. The academic division commissions in a broad range of subject areas, including Literary Studies, Communication Studies and Politics. 

As a small team, our interns are a key part of our day-to-day operations. As a Bloomsbury Academic editorial intern, you will work with the Editorial team on a variety of projects that reflect the diverse aspects of academic publishing, including: 

• Manage departmental shipping
• Manage submissions to the Library of Congress program
• Update data systems as needed
• Complete administrative support tasks for peer review
• Complete course, academic, and picture research
• Coordinate cover design and copy between editorial and design departments

Opportunities to take on other editorial projects may also arise. 

Duration:

September 2, 2025 – February 27, 2026

We are looking for a creative and motivated individual, who ideally has the following skills: 

• High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Firm grasp of grammar and spelling, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced professional environment

We require a commitment of 15-20 hours per week for the entire internship term. Scheduling is flexible, but work should occur during standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

This position pays $18.00/hour, and candidates may wish to arrange for college credit for the placement to supplement.

Location:

Candidates must reside in MD, DC or VA, within a commutable distance to the Greenbelt office to work during our local office hours Monday-Friday  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST on a hybrid schedule. 

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job opportunity via our onboarding portal.

While we appreciate every application we receive, due to the volume of applicants, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position. Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. Only applications with cover letters will be considered. 

Please submit your application on or by August 22 to guarantee that your application will be read and considered.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company has always followed, and will continue to follow, a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.