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.

We are not accepting any more applications for the summer or fall of 2026. Interns interested in working with Restless Books in the spring of 2027 should apply from October 1 through October 31, 2026.

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

  • Fall 2026: July 1 to July 31, 2026

  • Spring 2027: October 1 through October 31, 2026

  • Summer 2027: March 1 through March 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 (link will be added during the open period) 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 either the Editorial or Marketing position

    • your qualifications for college funding and/or credit