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 College Marketing team may include the following:
Research, Marketing, and Development:
- Converting leads (interested professors), sampling titles, and creating/updating opportunities in Salesforce across all disciplines
- Creating and updating target and contact lists for new and existing course markets or conferences
- Attending Norton hosted online workshops and writing follow-up email template copy for professor outreach or a blog post for the Norton Learning Blog
- Taking notes during meetings and interviews with marketing managers, professors, etc.
- Analyzing table of contents to support the development of marketing materials
- Sending gift cards to professors who participate in Norton surveys or class tests
- Researching competitor titles and course markets
- Researching updated citations for handouts
Social Media:
- Assisting with brainstorming, creating, and posting to our W.W. Norton Bluesky accounts
- Researching trends, SEO, competitor accounts, and alternative social media platforms
Design:
- Pitching design ideas for infographic projects and assist with designing graphics for marketing assets using Canva and various Adobe Creative Cloud programs
- Updating new Norton landing pages by creating widgets and revising Workshop descriptions
Why you’ll be a great fit
We are excited to work with interns who bring diverse perspectives to Norton. Our ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, eager to work in publishing, and interested in learning more about the publishing industry. Here are some skills and qualities we look for in candidates:
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You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to transition into the publishing industry.
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You are organized, self-motivated, adaptive, creative, and strategic.
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You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
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You have a passion for learning and ideas.
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You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
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You have a passion for both publishing and marketing, specifically in higher education, and are eager to work in both areas.
Internship details
- Interns are paid $17 per hour, subject to applicable law, and work a maximum of 20 hours weekly.
- Internship period is twelve weeks from 9/14/2026-12/4/2026
- Our workday is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; specific work hours are flexible to accommodate an intern’s schedule.
- For interns who reside within commuting distance of the office, this internship will be in-person in our Manhattan offices; those in other locations will work remotely.
- Eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.
If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter to Emily Maria Diaz ([email protected]) and Shardai Smith ([email protected]) no later than August 14, 2026. Please ensure that both your cover letter and resume are no longer than one page, properly formatted, and in 12-point font. As a tip, we recommend mentioning your favorite book(s). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If enough applications are received, this listing may close early. Once you have submitted your application, please refrain from sending additional follow-up emails, as these will only delay the hiring manager’s ability to read the applications received. Final hiring decisions will be made by September 1, 2026. If you do not hear from us by then, the internship has been filled. You must follow these submission instructions to be considered for the internship.