Children's Books Acquisitions Intern (Summer 2025)

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God’s Word. Today we’re one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand. 

About Our Internships 

Tyndale Internships are designed for college students wanting to explore a career in the Publishing industry. You will get to participate in regular events with other interns across various departments, training workshops that translate common workplace language, such as benefits and career development, and Immersion Days. Our goal is to help build your network by developing your skills and infusing social events and gatherings throughout your internship. 

Important Details 

• Interviews for this opening will start in December 2024.
• Internships will start in May 2025.
• Internships are generally through the summer but can have flexible scheduling.
• You will be in a cohort of other interns.
• This is a paid internship.

The Kids Acquisitions Intern

Are you interested in learning how a children’s manuscript develops into a book? Our paid part-time internship for Summer 2025 is ideal for current students and recent grads with an interest in children’s and young adult publishing.

The Tyndale Kids and Wander acquisitions intern will gain valuable experience by assisting the Tyndale Kids and Wander Team in conducting market research, evaluating the viability of new projects, and collaborating on publishing pitches. It will give you an opportunity to work closely with a team of acquisitions editors to learn the trade. Strong research and critical thinking skills, along with the ability to write clearly and persuasively, are required. Candidates will need excellent computer skills with a knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). They should be able to express editorial judgment when reviewing manuscripts and when researching the Christian publishing market. A knowledge of the Bible and general Christian values is also required.

The person hired for this internship will work part-time in the Hendrickson office in Peabody, Massachusetts. 

Many employees join Tyndale because they are passionate about the way God’s Word, biblically based literature, and Tyndale's giving can minister to the spiritual needs of people. When you apply, we want to know what you’re passionate about and why you want to work here. That’s why we highly recommend writing a cover letter, so that we have a chance to get to know you. 

Apply today!