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Publishing Internship: Hands-on Experience & Projects

Lakeside Book Company, East Garden Mobile Home Village, KS, United States


Posted Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

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.

Timeline, compensation, and location

Summer Internship—10 weeks, beginning in June and ending mid-August

Monday to Thursday

$16.00 per hour

Remote position (A consistent schedule of weekly hours is expected with the ability to attend regular online meetings.)

Your experience

An interest in book publishing with an eagerness to learn

The ability and willingness to work in a team environment

Well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills

How you will make a difference
As our Marketing Intern, you will assist the Digital Marketing Manager with tasks, including:

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

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

How you will make a difference
As our Editorial Intern, you will support our acquisitions and publishing program and assist the Editorial staff with tasks, including:

Help build and coordinate our editorial library

Lead creative asset-gathering and organization of projects

Review editorial submissions

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

Qualifications

Interest/background in design and illustration a plus

Knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Suite

How you will make a difference
As our Print Production Intern, you will support our Production team and assist the Production Manager with tasks, including:

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 deliveriesGain exposure to all stages of the book development process

Maintain blank dummy library of samples received

Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

What we offer you

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

Dover Publishing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

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