Penguin Random House Internship: Priority Selection Application
The Penguin Random House internship program offers candidates the opportunity to work in the Penguin Random House Adult & Children’s divisions, attend weekly professional development programming, and learn about the world of publishing. This program is intended to provide opportunities for racially/ethnically underrepresented groups in the publishing industry. Active chapter members interested in learning about the world of marketing in book publishing are encouraged to apply. No prior publishing experience is required.
Interns will work remote for 21 hours per week at a pay rate of $20/hr. Intern schedules will be flexible to account for candidates who may be located in a variety of time zones. PRH offers internships in such areas as Editorial, Marketing, Publicity, Sales, Art/Design, Legal, Book Making, Finance, and Subrights. Internship offerings vary from cycle to cycle and will be announced by PRH when they open their application portal.
Eligibility
Applicants for Priority Consideration for a Penguin Random House Internship must be:
- an active student member of Sigma Tau Delta;
- pursuing an undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate degree;
- enrolled part- or full-time in a degree-seeking program;
- enrolled at a school within the United States (includes DC); and
- legally authorized to work in the United States.
Application Dates
Applications for the Penguin Random House Internship Priority Consideration are accepted during the summer and winter awards cycles. See the Awards Overview page for the Penguin Random House Internship Priority Consideration application windows.
Penguin Random House offers internships during two time periods:
- Summer (applications open during our summer cycle for the following summer term)
- Fall/Spring (applications open during our winter cycle for the following fall and spring semesters)
The summer internship is a ten-week program. The fall/spring internship is a single internship opportunity offered to an individual student who will work ten weeks in the fall and then an additional ten weeks in the spring. Internship dates will be announced by PRH when they open their application portal.
How to Apply
Applications for the Penguin Random House Internship Priority Consideration are accepted through AwardSpring. The link to access the Sigma Tau Delta AwardSpring platform will be posted on the AwardSpring Application informational page of our website during the summer and winter application windows.
If you are using AwardSpring for the first time, you must create an account by clicking "Register." If you have used AwardSpring previously, you should use login using your email address and existing password.
In addition to applying for Sigma Tau Delta priority consideration, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO APPLY for the internship itself via the Penguin Random House Application Portal.
All Sigma Tau Delta members are encouraged to apply directly to Penguin Random House. Applicants who do not receive Priority Consideration from Sigma Tau Delta are still eligible for a Sigma Tau Delta stipend if they are accepted directly through Penguin Random House's traditional application process.
Required Materials
1. Cover Letter
- Indicate if you have a preference for working with adult or children's books.
- Indicate if you are particularly interested in any genre.
2. Essay Questions
- What are you hoping to achieve from the Penguin Random House Internship experience? (250 words max)
- Please describe what you have learned from a previous leadership role or work experience that you believe will add value to your time at Penguin Random House. (250 words max)
3. Resume/CV
Resources
Penguin Random House—Helpful Links
Resources for PRH Interviews
Stipend Award and Blog Requirement
All Sigma Tau Delta members who receive a internships with PRH will receive a stipend from Sigma Tau Delta.
A follow-up blog is required from Sigma Tau Delta members who are selected as PRH interns. The blog is an article (400-600 words) for WORDYbyNature, the official Society blog, sharing such things as how the internship contributed to their professional growth or field of study; its impact on their future career plans; and the importance of the funding to the internship experience.
Past Recipients
View: Past Recipients
Questions
Please contact the Central Office staff at sigmatdapply@niu.edu.
