Publishing Intern (3 month Contract) (Toronto Hybrid)

Overview

Company:                      HarperCollins Canada

Date:                             May 5, 2026

Job Title:                       Publishing Intern          

Department:                 Editorial

Reporting To:               Assistant Editor

Location:                      Toronto (hybrid)

Status:                          Full-time Contract (3 months: June – August 2026)

Job Vacancy Status:     Vacant and actively accepting applications                   

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Editor, the Publishing Intern position will be a key member of Editorial team with introductions to and collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Publicity over the course of the internship. Editorial is responsible for acquiring, editing, and championing the titles on HarperCollins Canada’s list.

 

Working with the Assistant Editor, the Publishing Intern will see and help with the day-to-day functioning of the Editorial Department. In this role, you will participate in Editorial meetings and learn about the publishing process from acquisition through to publication on a range of different books. You will read submissions, discuss potential acquisitions, write editorial review notes and online copy, and research potential new books. Depending on the candidate’s skills and interests, copyediting, design, and other Production and Art department tasks could also be part of this role. The Publishing Intern will also have the opportunity to learn more about other publishing departments.

Responsibilities

• Attend and take minutes at Editorial Meetings
• Complete back-up reads on submissions for editors and assist writing editorial reports
• Prepare metadata for frontlist and backlist titles
• Conduct market research for acquisitions and titles under contract
• Craft a cover design brief for a Canadian title
• General administrative tasks such as applying for Library and Archives Canada data, updating online metadata, and mailing.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from post-secondary education in a related field
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Publishing Program Certificate is an asset but not required
• Keen interest in books, and an understanding of the Canadian market and the HarperCollins Canada list
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong ability to learn new skills and systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including copyediting skills
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team
• Creativity, curiosity and enthusiasm 

What's In It For You?

• The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a very talented team and exceptional books
• Learn about Canadian publishing from the inside
• Author events and free books
• Working with passionate people!

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisherin the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

 

The pay rate for this role is $20 per hour. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

 

Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe

 

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills,

knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.

 

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. 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.