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Remote Publishing Internships

Support authors, editors and book publishers around the world by reading submissions, preparing metadata, researching reviewers and building the online campaigns that put books in front of readers, all from wherever you happen to be based.

Much of modern publishing already happens on screen. Manuscripts arrive as files and travel between author and editor with tracked changes, covers are approved as image proofs, e-books and audiobooks are delivered as digital files, and a book's online listing is often the first thing a reader sees. A remote internship places you inside that workflow, contributing to real titles using the tools that distributed publishing teams rely on every day, whether you're at a desk at home or in a campus library.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, our remote publishing internship program can help you build practical editorial, marketing and administration skills on your own schedule.

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24Guaranteed Internship
Vetted remote roles in publishers, literary agencies and book organizations around the world.

14Complete Remote Support
Onboarding guidance, remote social & cultural events and 24/7 staff support included.

22Global Career Network
Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references.

Example remote publishing host organizations

We've previously placed remote interns with organizations across independent presses, educational publishers, literary agencies and book media companies worldwide. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a remote publishing internship?

A great deal of publishing is reading, writing and organizing, and none of it depends on sitting in a particular office. An editor can assess a submission from anywhere with an internet connection, a rights manager can share a catalog by link, and a publicist can pitch a reviewer by email in any time zone. Many publishers already work with freelance editors, designers and translators scattered across several countries, so they have the shared documents, messaging platforms and project trackers to include a remote intern from the first day.

The variety of host organizations gives you room to explore. A small press may need help reading submissions and drafting catalog copy, an educational publisher may need digital learning content checked and tagged, and an agency may need author databases updated and rights information researched. That range lets you test different parts of the business without relocating, and it introduces you to tools now common across the sector, including manuscript management systems, metadata platforms, newsletter software and social scheduling tools.

Remote roles are particularly common in areas such as editorial reading and research, book marketing and social media, metadata and catalog administration, and rights and literary agency support, giving you skills that transfer across genres, publishers and borders.

Experience publishing without geographic limits

Work from anywhere
Complete your internship from home, or wherever you happen to be, while contributing to real titles and campaigns.

Varied specializations
Explore the field across editorial, marketing, metadata, rights and agency work, without needing to relocate.

Global networking
Build connections with editors, agents and fellow interns from around the world, all from your laptop.

Digital toolkit
Learn the manuscript, metadata and marketing tools that modern publishing teams use to plan and launch books.

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Explore remote publishing internships

Remote publishing roles span trade and independent presses, educational publishers, literary agencies, book review outlets and literary organizations that manage some or all of their work online. Your internship could give you the opportunity to contribute to real projects for a host organization based anywhere in the world, all without leaving home.

Editorial Reading & Manuscript Research

Editors rely on careful readers to find books worth publishing. Your internship could involve supporting manuscript reading, reader reports or market research.

You could work on: Manuscript reading · Reader reports · Market research · Author profile preparation

Copyediting & Proofreading Support

Every book passes through several rounds of checking before it goes to print. You could support proofreading, style sheet preparation or fact-checking.

You could work on: Proofreading support · Style sheet preparation · Fact-checking · Reference checking

Digital & Audiobook Publishing

E-books, audiobooks and digital learning content each need their own preparation and checks. You could support file quality checks, format tracking or production schedules.

You could work on: File quality checks · Format tracking · Production schedule support · Documentation

Rights & Literary Agency Support

Agents and rights teams help books travel to new markets and formats. You could support submission tracking, rights research or author database updates.

You could work on: Submission tracking · Rights research · Author database updates · Administrative support

Looking for an in-person publishing internship instead? Explore our international publishing internships to discover opportunities in destinations around the world. 

Example remote publishing internship roles

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Content Creation & Editorial Intern
  • Editorial Innovation Intern
  • Editorial & Culture Writing Intern
  • Online Editorial Intern
  • Culture & Lifestyle Writer Intern
  • Multimedia Journalism Intern
  • Education Media Research Intern
  • Digital Content Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

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What can you gain from a remote publishing internship?

A remote publishing internship can give you more than a line on your CV. You'll build practical reading, writing and organization skills while learning how to collaborate as part of a distributed team.

  • Build real publishing experience

    Add practical publishing experience to your CV and show future employers you've worked on real titles and campaigns, regardless of where you were based.

  • Work on real projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve manuscript reports, proofreading, book marketing or metadata, depending on your placement.

  • Grow your global literary network

    Connect with editors, agents and fellow interns from around the world, all without needing to relocate.

  • Develop remote work skills

    Learn how to read, edit and report on publishing projects as part of a distributed team, a skillset increasingly valued across the industry.

  • Gain flexibility and independence

    Shape your experience around your own schedule and location, whether that means balancing studies, staying close to home or exploring somewhere new. 

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What's included in the remote internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your remote internship, from placement and onboarding to career coaching and ongoing support throughout your experience.

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"I was interested in the virtual internship program because I wanted the flexibility to balance my university work, find other work, and manage my life in general. I’d been looking for an internship for a long time, as I was struggling to find work in my field with just my university qualifications, which was really frustrating. Hopefully, that will change now that I’ve gained experience in the field and understand more about what working in it is really like." - Abbey Billot, remote intern

"I would definitely recommend The Intern Group because my experience was very rewarding. I learned a lot, had great support from my team, and had the opportunity to contribute to various projects that strengthened my skills. To future interns, make the most of every moment. Build relationships, learn from your mentors, and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. This experience can shape your future career in meaningful ways." - Claudy Docteur, remote intern

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Is a remote publishing internship right for you?

A remote publishing internship could be a great fit if you want practical experience without the cost or logistics of relocating.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical publishing skills while working with a host organization anywhere in the world, on a schedule that fits your life. It's an opportunity to build your CV, expand your professional network and discover where a career in publishing could take you, all from wherever you call home.

What is it like to complete a remote publishing internship?

A remote publishing internship gives you the chance to build professional experience while staying flexible about where and how you work. You'll join editorial meetings and launch planning calls over video, collaborate through shared manuscripts, catalogs and content calendars, and take part in real publication schedules, all while managing your own environment and schedule.

Many participants use the flexibility to balance studies, stay close to family or even travel while they intern. You'll still connect with fellow interns and mentors along the way, building relationships that go well beyond your own screen.

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