The Editorial Intern will work alongside the Thomas Nelson Bibles team to play a key role in helping steward Bible projects at various stages of the publishing pipeline. They will assist with selecting and placing ancillary content, editing content received from contributors, preparing content for typesetting, proofreading typeset content, providing input on prospective future projects, managing reprint corrections, and engaging in other tasks as they arise.

• Become familiar with the Thomas Nelson Bibles production process
• Become familiar with the Thomas Nelson Bibles Style Guide, The Chicago Manual of Style, and The Christian Writer’s Manual of Style
• Learn the various types of Bibles (e.g., Study, Text, Reference), common typesettings and layouts, and common ancillary features
• Learn and practice the various kinds of editorial work, including content editing, copyediting, content proofreading, and typesetting proofreading
• Select ancillary Bible content, drawing from existing content and content to be created
• Place ancillary Bible content, ensuring a logical placement and an even distribution
• Prepare editorial files for the typesetting process
• Work with the composition team to steward a Bible project throughout the typesetting process
• Manage reprint corrections
• Proofread existing ancillary content to affirm it is styled properly
• Attend team meetings, pub boards, preproduction meetings, and production meetings

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience. 
• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 8 to August 13, 2026. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at our Nashville headquarters, while Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour. 
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• Candidates should be competent in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of the English language and grammar
• Candidates should have strong project management and organizational skills and be able to work independently
• Candidates with copyediting and proofreading experience are preferred
• A passion for the Bible is highly valued! 

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests. 

The deadline to apply is October 10, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.