INTERNSHIP — Production, eBooks

Paid placement, July 20 - December 18, 2026.

Location: 320, Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario. In office minimum three days a week.

Changing the world, one book at a time.

As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that new and established voices are heard.

Penguin Random House Canada internships:

In this role, you will engage in meaningful work that supports your professional growth and facilitates learning in your area of specialty while you work to contribute to the success of our books. You will be surrounded by others with the same curiosity, drive, and passion for books you will bring to this role.

This internship will support the Production team, with a focus on eBooks.

We’re looking for a career-focused Production Intern to join our eBooks team.

What you’ll do:

At Penguin Random House Canada, the Production team is fast-paced and essential, ensuring we create great books on time and to the highest standard. You’ll learn from and contribute to our eBook team, learning about the intricacies of digital book production and the layered skills required to produce top quality ebooks for the digital marketplace. This internship is a great way to develop a keen understanding of the modern production process from finished print to eBook file.

What you can expect from your internship experience:

You will gain valuable experience in the industry, make connections and build relationships with teams across our company while working alongside a cohort of other interns, and play a part in getting the books we publish into the hands of our readers. Through on-the-job learning, you will develop and gain skills that will be valuable to you in this role and in the future.

Our interns are paid $20.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay and work 35 hours per week. You will be one of a group of interns working in various functions across the business. Like all our employees, you will participate in the life of our company (this includes the opportunity to attend company-wide gatherings, join the office book club, participate in educational sessions with industry experts, etc.), and you’ll benefit from perks including a discount on books ordered through our online store.

Competencies and knowledge you’ll bring to this role, and continue to build:

• Foundational knowledge of xHTML
• Foundational knowledge of and experience with proofreading
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• An effective and proactive approach to problem-solving
• An ability to work independently or collaboratively on a team
• An inclusive approach, supported by a cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds
• A working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and InDesign along with proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• A passion for book production, and a curiosity to learn more about the process behind the making of the book
• Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus And of course, a love for books

We are currently working in a flexible/hybrid model where employees come into the office at least 3 days a week. As such, candidates located within commuting distance of Toronto will be shown preference.

Interested candidates should apply with their cover letter and resume by Wednesday, May 20, 2026 . Please be kindly advised that only applications with a cover letter will be considered. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.

We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply.

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants. However, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as supporting administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment at any part of the process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.