Countryman Editorial, Marketing & Publicity Internship, Fall 2025
Who we are
Founded in 1923, W. W. Norton is the oldest and largest independent and employee-owned publishing house, publishing works of Nobel laureates, master teachers, and Pulitzer Prize winners. For over a century, Norton has been dedicated to achieving a common goal: to bring to readers and students enduring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as high-quality textbooks and digital learning tools.
About the internship
W. W. Norton is looking for interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing that includes educational lunch sessions and networking within the intern class. Your work if you become a Norton intern with the Countryman team may include the following:
- Reviewing proposals to find potential books that would fit our list, writing reader's reports
- Proofreading early passes of our titles for accuracy and fine-tuning details
- Organizing manuscripts and selecting art for media-heavy books
- Drafting catalog copy
- Maintaining lists and databases of key information such as digital content, media contacts, and book review programs
- Learning the basics of copyediting and proofreading
- Drafting press releases and executing publicity mailings
- Media research
- Assisting with marketing mailings to booksellers and influencers
- Assisting in creating and building contact lists for outreach to key markets, influencers and brands for select titles
Why you’ll be a great fit
We are excited to add interns who bring diverse perspectives to Norton. The ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, and eager to learn more about the different facets of publishing. Here are some skills and qualities we look for in candidates:
- You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change.
- You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills.
- You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
- You have a passion for learning and ideas.
- You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- You have an interest in the nonfiction categories we publish!