About the role#
HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Marketing and PR Intern to support the Harper Celebrate team in Nashville. This role offers hands-on experience in book publishing, covering both marketing and public relations. You will work on social media content, author events, and promotional campaigns while building your professional portfolio.
What you'll do#
- Create social media content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Write and edit book hooks, ad copy, and scripts.
- Manage weekly blog updates and bi-monthly newsletters.
- Assist with mailings, including Goodreads giveaways and Advance Reader Copies.
- Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Publicity to draft PR updates and build press kits.
- Research and maintain media lists for book launches.
- Analyze social media engagement to provide insights for future campaigns.
- Attend monthly research meetings to track industry trends.
- Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master’s program in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, English, or Media Studies.
- Availability to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Experience with Canva is a plus.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- A resume and a cover letter addressed to the Hiring Team.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based in Nashville, Tennessee.
- You are required to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Mondays and Thursdays designated as remote workdays.
- This is a paid internship at $18 per hour.
- The application deadline is October 1, 2026.
About HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers operates as a consumer book publisher with a history dating back to 1817. Based in New York, the company maintains publishing operations across 15 countries. It manages over 120 branded imprints and releases approximately 10,000 new books annually. The firm is a subsidiary of News Corp and employs 4,380 people.
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