[Hiring] Dover Publishing Internship 2026 @Lakeside Book Company

Role Description

Dover Publications offers an engaging summer internship program that provides learning, mentorship, networking, and meaningful work experience for those interested in a publishing career, with an emphasis on expanding diversity and inclusion. This year we are looking for Digital Marketing, Print Production, and Editorial Interns.

• Summer Internship—10 weeks, beginning in June and ending mid-August
• Monday to Thursday
• Six hours per day
• $16.00 per hour
• Remote position (A consistent schedule of weekly hours is expected with the ability to attend regular online meetings.)

How you will make a difference

Marketing Intern

• Support the social media process by assisting with strategic planning, producing and scheduling engaging content, and compiling performance analytics to help track success
• Support influencer marketing strategy by identifying and vetting potential partners within the adult coloring, romance, and parenting communities
• Contribute to Amazon product page merchandising by developing designs for A+ content and Brand Storefronts
• Create promotional videos and other assets to be used across multiple platforms
• Organize a digital asset library for organizational use
• Contribute to a refreshed direct-to-consumer site
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas
• Work in collaboration with team members across marketing, design, editorial, sales, and operations teams

Editorial Intern

• Help build and coordinate our editorial library
• Lead creative asset-gathering and organization of projects
• Review editorial submissions
• Maintain editorial databases
• Assist in book-concept generation
• Gain exposure to all stages of the book-development process
• Attend meetings and contribute ideas
• Collaborate with team members across marketing, design, editorial, sales, and operations teams

Print Production Intern

• Enter print job specification information in the pricing template and build printing scenarios
• Enter Purchase Orders into the system
• Track open purchase orders and follow up with vendors on late deliveries
• Gain exposure to all stages of the book development process
• Maintain blank dummy library of samples received

Qualifications

• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media trends
• Experience with graphic design and video creation tools (Canva, Photoshop, etc.)
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, MS Excel, video editing software, and design tools
• Interest/background in design and illustration a plus
• Knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Suite
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Previous experience in data-entry

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities

Company Description

Dover Publications, a division of Lakeside Book Company, is a niche publisher with over 7,500 titles in print. Since its founding in 1941, Dover has built an exemplary reputation by offering remarkable products at amazing prices. Based in Garden City, New York, Dover Publications has consistently shown a commitment to excellence through finely crafted books and high-quality content across adult coloring, classic literature, mathematics, music, wellness, children's publishing, and more.