Internship Program

The internship program is designed as an extensive introduction to the book publishing world. Interns will be involved in all stages of book publishing, including: acquisitions, editing, marketing and publicity, grant writing, and more.

Interns interested in working with Restless Books in the spring of 2027 should apply from October 1 through October 31, 2026. Please follow the instructions below.

About the program

  • We accept applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions. Application deadlines for each session can be found below

  • This is an unpaid opportunity, so interns must be able to obtain college credit or funding from their institution to be eligible for the position

  • We are currently looking for interns to fill the role of Editorial Intern and Marketing Intern (in-person, remote, or hybrid), with a time commitment of 8-10 hours per week (more hours could be added to fulfill university/college requirements)

Intern responsibilities

  • Copy editing and proofreading manuscripts

  • Publicity managing outreach for events, blurb requests, and reviews

  • Conducting research, building and maintaining databases and contact lists

  • Reading manuscripts and writing readers’ reports

  • Drafting copy for the company newsletter, blog, and social media

  • Collecting, logging, and distributing publicity materials

  • Coordinating and assisting with mailings to media, booksellers, librarians, and educators

  • Research grant applications for nonprofit development

  • Participation in weekly marketing and editorial meetings

  • Becoming familiar with titles in the Restless Books catalog

Requirements

  • Interest in and familiarity with contemporary literature, world languages, marketing, and/or the publishing industry

  • Interest in marketing, publicity, sales, nonprofit development, copywriting, line editing, and/or social media

  • Excellent reading and writing skills

  • College degree in progress, relevant experience in literature, a foreign language, business, or a related field

  • Superior attention to detail

  • Ability to meet deadlines and multitask

  • Fluency in another language a plus, but not required

  • Proficiency in cloud software such as Google Drive and Dropbox; design software such as Photoshop or InDesign; and marketing and social media platforms such as Mailchimp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, a plus, but not required

Preferred skills

  • Fluency in a language other than English

  • Previous experience in publishing or editorial work

  • Ability to work in person at the Amherst office

Internship duration

(3-4 months)

  • Fall: September through December

  • Spring: February through May

  • Summer: June through August

Application deadlines

  • Spring 2027: October 1 through October 31, 2026

  • Summer 2027: March 1 through March 31, 2027

  • Fall 2027: July 1 through July 31, 2027

How to apply

Interns interested in working with Restless Books in the spring of 2027 should apply from October 1 through October 31, 2026.

If interested in applying to our upcoming internship session, complete the application here and include the following as PDF attachments:

  • Brief resume detailing relevant experience

  • One-page cover letter containing:

    • a statement of interest for Restless Books

    • your qualifications for the position

    • your qualifications for college funding and/or credit