Careers

Charlesbridge publishes high-quality books for children and adults, with a goal of creating and supporting lifelong readers and lifelong learners. Our children’s books encourage reading and discovery in the classroom, library, and home, and embrace a child’s innate sense of wonder and fun. Charlesbridge believes that books should offer accurate information, be both compelling and educational, and promote a positive worldview. To this end, we continually strive to seek new voices, new visions, and new directions in both children's and adult literature.

Charlesbridge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  As part of our commitment to health and safety, Charlesbridge requires COVID-19 vaccines for current employees, including all newly hired employees.


Job Openings

Who is Charlesbridge?

We’re an independent publishing house located in Watertown, MA. We publish children’s books for babies up to teens. We also have a select catalog of adult titles. Go to www.charlesbridge.com to check out our books!

Charlesbridge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

When and where?

The internship is seventeen hours/week from June–August, 2024. The position is in-person (required), at our Watertown, MA office. The rate is $16.50/hour.

We, like many other publishers, recognize the need to publish more books by authors and illustrators from underrepresented groups. We also believe it is essential to hire employees who reflect the diverse fabric of society. We encourage people of African/African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latin American, Middle Eastern, or Native American/Indigenous descent, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities to apply.

What is the work like?

We have a variety of design, print production and administrative tasks we always need help with, all of which offer great learning opportunities.

Examples of tasks: Assisting with tracking & creation of marketing materials, designing paperback covers (InDesign), making ebooks (Acrobat), brainstorming fonts & potential illustrators, and assisting with art corrections (Photoshop). Attending meetings, updating schedules, and helping to review and traffic proofs.

Qualifications preferred?

Experience in graphic design, especially using InDesign and Photoshop, is preferred. Portfolios that demonstrate skill in typography are preferred as well. Creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are very important.

As we are partnered with We Need Diverse Books, preferred candidates should be eligible to apply for one of their Internship Grants if they are offered this position.

We encourage successful candidates to apply for this internship grant through We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/programs/internship-grants/

How do you apply?

Email design@charlesbridge.com with: cover letter, resume, and design portfolio (PDF or link). Relevant experience could be any art, graphic design, art direction, InDesign, or administrative experience you’ve had on-the-job or in school. Let us know why you’re interested in a career in children’s book design!

Charlesbridge is a partner with We Need Diverse Books, a 503c organization. Applicants must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident and must be residing within the United States. Unfortunately, we are not accepting international applicants at this time.