2027 Summer Internship - Marketing & Publicity (NYC)
About the role
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
- Participate in various staff meetings and give opinions and ideas regarding promotional strategies for our books
- Attend and listen into various meetings with authors and agents
- Request specific projects of interest throughout the internship
Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Must submit a resume and cover letter (addressed to “Hiring Team”); applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Qualifications
Available to work in the NYC office Monday–Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry‑level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience. Candidates who could work full‑time in 2027 or 2028 are also eligible.
Skills
- Passion for books (highly valued)
- Can‑do attitude and love of books
- Interest in marketing and publicity
- Good time management, organized, detail‑oriented, able to prioritize
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Familiarity with various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
- General internet research skills
Pay
$18 per hour.
Schedule
Monday–Thursday, 28 hours per week, June 7 – August 12, 2027.