About the role#
HarperChristian Resources, the Bible studies division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is seeking a Marketing Intern for the summer of 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and strategy within the publishing industry. You will work directly with the marketing team to support Bible study campaigns and engage with new audiences.
What you'll do#
- Develop marketing campaign plans designed to reach 18-25 year olds.
- Write and edit content including book hooks, talking points, and positioning statements.
- Design and proofread marketing plans to ensure brand consistency.
- Assist with influencer and church mailings for new book launches.
- Participate in author calls and contribute to creative brainstorming sessions.
- Manage social media tasks, including uploading videos to YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Test new content ideas across LinkedIn, TikTok, and other social platforms.
- Draft emails and blog posts for marketing channels.
- Upload lifestyle photography to Amazon, social media, and internal websites.
- Conduct market research and review trend reports to inform strategy.
- Track and report on the performance of active marketing campaigns.
- Coordinate multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master's program in business, communications, marketing, PR, or a related field.
- Availability to work 28 hours per week from June 7 to August 12, 2027.
- Ability to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Experience or interest in social media trends.
- Ability to analyze data and identify key takeaways.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- A passion for books.
- Church or ministry experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Submission of both a resume and a cover letter addressed to the Hiring Team.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, hybrid internship based in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Work schedule is Monday through Thursday.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at the Nashville headquarters.
- Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays.
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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