2027 Summer Internship - Marketing & Publicity (NYC)

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in NYC

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a savvy, book-loving intern to assist with publicity and marketing efforts in New York City. The role offers hands-on experience supporting press materials, social content, and research.

The internship runs for 28 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, June 7 to August 12, 2027, in our NYC office. Open to rising seniors or recent graduates with up to 1 year of work experience, and applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Availability to work in NYC office Mon–Thu, 28 hours/week, Jun 7–Aug 12, 2027.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Resume and cover letter required; address to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are enrolled or recently graduated from undergrad or master’s programs.
• Passion for books and a can-do attitude; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok).
• General internet research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing administrative support (mailing books, entering data, routing invoices).
• Assist with promotional materials (press releases, sell sheets, giveaway forms).
• Create content and captions for social media; contribute to research projects.

Skills

Publicity

Marketing

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Research skills

Social media familiarity

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate

Rising senior or master's student

Job description

Overview

HarperCollins’s William Morrow Group is one of the industry’s premier fiction and nonfiction publishers, home to bestselling and award-winning authors across a variety of genres. We are seeking a savvy, book-loving intern to assist with our publicity and marketing efforts. This internship is ideal for a recent grad or current college student looking to learn about the industry and gain experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing administrative support including mailing books, entering data, routing invoices, etc.
• Assist with the creation of promotional materials like press releases, sell sheets, and giveaway forms
• Assist with the creation of content and captions for social media
• Contribute to research projects
• Assist with outreach to media and social media creators
• The intern is invited to participate in various staff meetings and give opinions and ideas regarding promotional strategies for our books
• The intern is invited to attend and listen into various meetings with authors and agents
• The intern is invited to request specific projects of interest throughout the internship

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• 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.
• Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter arerequired; applicationswithout acover 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.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• A can-do attitude, love of books, and interest in marketing and publicity
• Must have good time management skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing effectively
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Familiarity with various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
• General internet research skills HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.

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 [e-mail]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.