About the role#
The Retail Marketing team at HarperCollins manages independent bookstore trade shows, events, preorder campaigns, and specialized mailings. We are looking for a summer intern to support these efforts.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Associate Director with the planning and preparation for the Children's Institute.
- Manage Indie Next mailings and create reminder newsletters.
- Support Fall Regional Planning and the in-house Fall Preview.
- Mail ARCs and promotional items to booksellers.
- Update the internal database of bookstores and Indie Next information.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from an undergraduate or master's program in Marketing, English, or Communications.
- Availability to work on-site in the New York City office 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday.
- A genuine interest in books.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: June 7, 2027 to August 12, 2027.
- Compensation: $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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