Guilford Publications (Guilford Press), founded in 1973, is an independent academic/scholarly press located in midtown Manhattan, NYC, near Penn Station. We publish acclaimed books and periodicals in the areas of psychology, mental health, wellness, education, social sciences, research methods, geography, and other related fields. We pride ourselves on science-based works, by respected experts, that aim to advance knowledge, support individual and societal well-being, and make a difference in the lives of clinicians, researchers, students, educators, and general readers around the world.

As a company, Guilford is full of people who are passionate about the works we publish and the company’s role as an independent publisher with a long-history of excellence. Guilford offers an ethical and compassionate work environment, where staff members are respected and valued. We build staff skills and as an organization we encourage staff to be open to learning new skills. We strive for a healthy work-life balance, appreciating that our staff have multi-faceted, full lives.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, creed, national origin, marital/partnership status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, arrest or conviction status, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

2026 Summer Internship in Independent Publishing

Guilford Press, an independent academic/scholarly publisher of evidence-based works in Psychology, Education, Research Methods, and related fields for professionals, students, and general readers is accepting applicants for its 2026 Summer Internship in Independent Publishing.

Guilford seeks a Summer Intern with the following qualities.

• Highly motivated for professional experience during the summer.
• Eager to learn from, assist, and collaborate with publishing professionals in a collegial office environment.
• A passion for publishing (books, journals, digital products) or any of the career paths—such as acquisitions, editorial, marketing, business operations, or sales—associated with successful independent publishing.
• An interest in any of the subjects —psychology, mental health and wellbeing, education and teaching methods—in which we publish, would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Interns may do the following over the summer while with Guilford Press.

• Work with acquisitions and editorial teams to prepare manuscripts for production.
• Manage outreach and collaboration with academic partners to secure their timely reviews of manuscript proposals and draft chapters.
• Conduct market research and competitive reviews on key titles in collaboration with marketing teams and acquisition editors.
• Assist in preparing manuscripts for audiobook vendors, coordinating with editorial teams, authors, vendors, and marketing teams.
• Organize marketing contacts associated with email outreach and conference follow-up.
• Conduct title and customer account research in support of sales team and key sales campaigns.
• Learn and execute other day-to-day publications-related tasks, as well as other administrative tasks necessary for running a successful independent publisher and business.

Qualifications

Interns should have the following traits and qualifications.

• Organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• Familiarity and some hands-on experience with Microsoft Office systems (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Required Education

• Applicants must be enrolled currently in an undergraduate or graduate program of study, or be a recent (less than a year) graduate of such a program.
• Undergraduate or graduate students in English, Communications, Publishing, Marketing, Psychology, or Education studies are preferred; however, as long as there is an interest and enthusiasm in what the internship offers, any degree or major will be considered.

Additional Requirements and Details

• Applicants must be able to commit to a ten to twelve-week internship and work from Guilford Press’ New York City (Midtown Manhattan) office.
• Interns are paid $18 per hour for a schedule of approximately 15 to 20 hours per week.
• The 2026 summer internship will run from approximately late-May/early-June through August 2026.

To Apply / Special Instructions

Internship applicants are strongly encouraged to send a cover letter along with their resume. In that cover letter, please address why you’re interested in a summer internship and what specifically about Guilford’s internship interests you. Your resume and cover letter can be emailed to the attention of Jackie Grant at resume@guilford.com. In the email subject line, please include “Summer Internship”.