About the role#
HarperCollins Children’s Books is looking for a Marketing Intern to support teams working on books for ages 0-18. This role is for someone who can manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively while working with our marketing and social media teams.
What you'll do#
- Learn how our teams publish children's books and assist with administrative tasks using publishing software.
- Write marketing copy for blog posts, social media, and other digital content.
- Assist in the creation of videos, graphics, and other digital assets for campaigns.
- Participate in content brainstorms and photoshoots.
- Coordinate marketing mailings for influencer campaigns.
What you'll need#
- You must be a rising senior, recent graduate, or master’s student with up to 1 year of work experience.
- You are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or English.
- You have excellent writing, project management, and organizational skills.
- You are comfortable with content creation and understand social media trends on Instagram and TikTok.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with Canva, WordPress, and Photoshop.
- You have a passion for books and familiarity with the children’s book market.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States. A resume and cover letter are required for your application.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role in our New York City office.
- You must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027.
- This is a paid internship at $18 per hour.
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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