Marketing Intern, Adult Trade

Bloomsbury USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloomsbury USA is seeking a Fall Marketing Intern for its Adult Trade team. The intern will assist our small team in marketing efforts for fiction, nonfiction, and lifestyle titles, with in-person work at our Midtown Manhattan office. The role requires up to 21 hours per week, core hours 10:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday, beginning October 26, 2026 and running through year end. Compensation is $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong communication skills suitable for a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Detail-oriented, able to manage their own time, and highly organized.
• Demonstrable interest in learning about marketing and publishing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating multiple weekly departmental mailings.
• Researching high-impact, title-specific influencers.
• Drafting marketing copy for designed promotional assets.
• Ideating and contributing content to our social media accounts.
• Attending weekly departmental meetings with editorial, sales, and publicity when available.
• Providing additional administrative support to the marketing team as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Interest in marketing

Job description

Description

Bloomsbury is seeking a Fall Marketing Intern for its Adult Trade team. The intern will assist our small team in marketing efforts for a range of fiction, nonfiction, and lifestyle titles. Please note that interns will not be working with Sarah J. Maas, Archer, or YA/Children’s books. Bloomsbury is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. No prior publishing experience is required, though a demonstrated interest in publishing is key.

Application deadline

October 16, 2026

Wage

$18.00/hr

Duration

This position will begin on October 26, 2026, and will run until year end.

Time commitment

We require a commitment of up to 21 hours per week. Availability must include the core hours of 10:00a-4:00p Monday-Thursday.

Location

Candidates must reside in NY tri-state area, and be able to work in-person at our Midtown Manhattan office 2 days per week.

Requirements

Since we are a small team, interns play an integral role in our day-to-day operations. Intern projects reflect the diverse aspects of trade marketing, including:

• Facilitating multiple weekly departmental mailings
• Researching high-impact, title-specific influencers
• Drafting marketing copy for designed promotional assets
• Ideating and contributing content to our social media accounts
• Attending weekly departmental meetings with editorial, sales, and publicity when available
• Providing additional administrative support to the marketing team as needed

Requirements

We are looking for a creative and motivated individual who ideally has the following skills:

• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Strong communication skills suitable for a fast-paced, professional environment
• Detail-oriented, able to manage their own time, and highly organized
• Demonstrable interest in learning about marketing and publishing

About Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury USA is an independent, author-focused publishing house that is committed to bringing groundbreaking fiction and expertise-driven nonfiction to a global audience. From conversation-shaping literary fiction, epic fantasy, and hard-hitting narrative nonfiction to genre-bending memoir, graphic narratives, and globally inspired cookbooks, Bloomsbury’s team of editors, publicists, marketers, and production staff bring their depth of experience and enthusiasm to their books every day. Recently, Bloomsbury USA has published the New York Times bestselling Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon, the New York Times bestselling The Golden Road by William Dalryple, the New York Times bestselling Money, Lies, and God by Katherine Stewart, the USA Today bestselling Bog Queen by Anna North, and the critically acclaimed The Anthropologists and Long Distance by Aysegül Savas.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is committed to a merit-based, equal-opportunity workplace. We hire, retain, and promote employees based on individual qualifications, skills, and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our company fosters an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed based on their abilities and contributions. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and fairness in all aspects of employment.