Spring 2026 Intern, De Gruyter Brill (Boston, MA)

Posted January 6, 2026

This internship offers an introduction to a career in publishing from a broad perspective. As an intern, you will be exposed to the process of sales operations, stock distribution, the operations of the commercial team, and inter-department communication. You will be expected to perform daily administrative tasks, you will also assist in small-medium sized projects related to the Boston office. This position will be based out of the Boston office.

Specific duties include but may not be limited to:

Organizing excel files.
Conduct and organize market research for staff in the Americas.
Assist with planning for upcoming conferences.
Liaising with business partners as needed.
Assist Sales with customer communication and market feedback.
Assist with other publishing projects related to the Boston office.
Other administrative duties as required.

The successful applicant will have the following qualifications:

Familiarity with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) a plus, but not required
Strong attention to detail
Interest in a career in publishing
Very task-oriented
Ability to meet deadlines and complete projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills

What you will learn:

How to work with various publishing-related programs across departments
Sales and Operations strategies as related to academic publishing
How an international publishing organization in the financial district of Boston operates

There is one part-time position opening for this role, 12-18 hours a week each, dependent on schedule. This is a paid position of $17 an hour. The earliest start date for this position is January 21, 2026, and the position will run until mid-May.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Maeve Hamill, Boston Office Manager ([email protected]). Please also include your earliest possible start date.