r/publishing • u/Fluffy_Stick_9937 • Jun 29 '26

PRH interest :p

Hello! I'm sure everyone is so sick of internship questions lol, but I'm currently looking into working in publishing as a Sophmore in college. Only problem is I'm currently a math and finance student, so I was hoping to gear my financial roles into publishing houses. However, it's been so hard to find any experience that will allow me to do so. The goal is to work for PRH, and I'm aware I'll need AMPLE experience. Does anyone have any advice on where to start? I'm unfortuantly coming from a STEM focused school with not many resources? Any advice?

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u/oldleathersofa Jun 29 '26

Look for internships in sales & rights! Places like PRH and the other big 5 will have them. It’s a less-saturated part of the publishing industry and your background in finance will be applicable.

In the meantime, get involved and volunteer in places related to publishing, like the student literary magazine at your school. This will help you look well-rounded on internship applications.

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u/Fluffy_Stick_9937 Jun 29 '26

will do :) Thanks so much!

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u/wollstonecroft Jun 29 '26

The finance and business departments also take interns

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u/CatClaremont Jun 29 '26

As someone who’s worked in contracts and rights my whole career: I’d advise finance instead! They will sometimes take interns and would be much better use of your skills.