Overview
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Marketing and PR Intern to join our team. This role is perfect for someone eager to apply their skills in both marketing and public relations efforts. If you’re a team player, wiling to learn, and you love making social media content that connects with an audience, we want to you!
Responsibilities
1. Marketing Support
- Assist in ideating, designing and creating social media content for book promotions, author events, retail partners and more across the following platforms:
- TikTok
- Instagram
- Facebook
- YouTube
- Update weekly blogs and craft bi-monthly newsletters for major publishing brand.
- Write and edit compelling content, including book hooks, ad copy, scripts, etc.
- Assist with office mailings, including Goodreads giveaways, ARC (Advance Reader Copy) mailings, and other promotional efforts.
- Attend monthly research meetings to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights.
- Analyze social media engagement to help provide actionable insights to inform marketing and PR strategies.
2. Public Relations Support
- Collaborate with our Senior Manager of Publicity to draft PR Updates for title roster.
- Help craft press kits to support PR campaigns and book launches.
- Assist with researching, building and maintaining media lists for book launches and authors.
- Facilitate book review mailings to media outlets.
3. Collaboration and Organization
- Work closely with the marketing and PR teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
- Stay organized and manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
- Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at our Nashville headquarters, while Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
- Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Canva design experience is a PLUS!
- Basic knowledge of social media and digital marketing
- Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and written
- Team player willing to collaborate
- Solid organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights
- A passion for books and storytelling!
Why Join Us?
- No day is the same as we publish a wide spectrum of genres.
- Watch your ideas come to life and build your portfolio.
- Gain hands-on marketing and public relations experience.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
