Internship Opportunities at Penguin Random House Canada – January to June 2027
Paid placements dates: January 25 - June 25, 2027
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.
At Penguin Random House Canada, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. 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.
Penguin Random House Canada internships
Our internship program is designed to engage you in meaningful work that supports your professional growth and facilitates learning in your area of specialty while contributing to the success of our books. You will be surrounded by colleagues with the same curiosity, drive, and passion for books. No matter your area of work, you’ll grow professionally and personally, learn more about book publishing, and gain valuable skills to prepare you for a successful future.
Our interns are paid $20.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay and work 35 hours per week. Interns work across a variety of teams and functions throughout the business, with opportunities available in the following departments and editorial divisions:
- Doubleday Canada Editorial
- Random House Canada Editorial
- Tundra Book Group Editorial
- Publishing Contracts
The internship experience
Through a hands-on, full-time role, you will gain valuable industry experience, develop important connections with other interns and with professionals across the company, and play a part in getting the books we publish into the hands of our readers.
- Be part of a community of book lovers - Like all of our employees, you will participate in the life of our company, attending all-company gatherings and other events, including monthly BIPOC forums, allyship forums, and social events led by our social & charitable committee, currently virtual!
- Intern Speaker Series sessions with publishing professionals and leaders - Having removed our requirement to have an education in publishing, we’ll do our part to help you learn about the industry and the unique aspects of our business while you’re with us.
- Free and discounted books - Our free book program typically allows employees occasions to order several free books and e-books throughout the year, and you’ll receive a significant discount on books ordered through our online Penguin Shop at any time. You’ll also have access to our Reader and Volumes apps, which contain many free ebooks and audiobooks!
Work model
We currently operate in a flexible/hybrid work model where employees are expected to work from the office a minimum of three days per week. Please note that in-office expectations may vary by role and team, with some internships requiring additional in-office days based on business and operational needs. As such, candidates must live within commuting distance of Toronto.
Interested?
Click Apply to view our January–June 2027 internship opportunities. From there, you can review each role and access the individual application form.
Please review the posting for the internship you are interested in carefully, including the application requirements and cover letter instructions. Applications close Monday, November 9, 2026.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, please apply only through the application process outlined in each individual posting. Applications submitted outside of these instructions will not be considered. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or would like more information about our accommodation policies, please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com.
