2027 Summer Internship - Marketing & Publicity (NYC) at HarperCollins in US-NY-New York

Job description

• HarperCollins’s William Morrow Group is one of the industry’s premier fiction and nonfiction publishers, home to bestselling and award-winning authors across a variety of genres. We are seeking a savvy, book-loving intern to assist with our publicity and marketing efforts. This internship is ideal for a recent grad or current college student looking to learn about the industry and gain experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing administrative support including mailing books, entering data, routing invoices, etc.
• Assist with the creation of promotional materials like press releases, sell sheets, and giveaway forms
• Assist with the creation of content and captions for social media
• Contribute to research projects
• Assist with outreach to media and social media creators
• The intern is invited to participate in various staff meetings and give opinions and ideas regarding promotional strategies for our books
• The intern is invited to attend and listen into various meetings with authors and agents
• The intern is invited to request specific projects of interest throughout the internship

Requirements

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• A can-do attitude, love of books, and interest in marketing and publicity
• Must have good time management skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing effectively
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Familiarity with various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

Skills

Required

• Good time management skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Capable of prioritizing effectively
• General internet research skills

Preferred

• Passion for books
• Can-do attitude
• Interest in marketing and publicity