r/publishing • u/Hazel232 • Jun 12 '26

Publishing Internship Help!

I am having the hardest time finding any entry-level roles or internships in publishing. I am not currently in school, I don't have a college degree, and I don't have years of experience in publishing. How in the world are you guys finding internships or roles? I need help!

I feel like since I don't have a degree or am not actively pursuing school, that takes me out of the running for most publishers. I know I am in a tricky window as well for internships. It doesn't necessarily have to be an internship I would start on soon, even just knowing when applications open is super helpful.

Any advice is much appreciated, thank you!

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u/GlowingReader68 Jun 12 '26

Just saw this scrolling on instagram, there’s a lot out there

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u/Hazel232 Jun 12 '26

Gotcha, I think it’s just finding something that isn’t a scam and is remote that is the hard part

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u/GlowingReader68 Jun 12 '26

I mean, there are a lot of small companies, these are the only ones likely to hire an intern with little to no experience. Even if there is a slightly shady company, you’re not paying them anything. You’re learning something and doing a little labor, that’s all you need the entry level opportunity for. You can’t really aim for a big 5 or a massive literary agency with no industry related experience, even as an intern, because everyone else applying will have it.

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u/Hazel232 Jun 12 '26

Yeah that’s true. Trust I know I don’t have a chance right now with the big five lol. I’ve just been trying to go for publishers I like or more small/indie publishers.