Marketing Intern – Grand Central Publishing (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Adweek; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Central Publishing, part of Hachette Book Group in New York City, offers a fall internship to support the marketing team. The role provides exposure to book marketing campaigns, social media promotion, and audience development across a wide range of titles.

The internship runs Fall 2026–Spring 2027 with 21-28 hours weekly, hybrid flexibility, and a $17/hour pay rate. A company laptop is provided and candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Interest in marketing or publishing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in books and consumer audiences.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of marketing campaigns
• Support social media and influencer outreach initiatives
• Research influencer and organizational contacts
• Social media asset creation
• Provide administrative support related to mailings, events and meetings

Skills

Marketing interest

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interest in books/consumers

Tools

Canva

Job description

# Marketing Intern – Grand Central Publishing (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)Hachette Book GroupNew York City, NYShare---DescriptionMarketing Intern – Grand Central Publishing (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027) SummaryGrand Central Publishing is seeking a fall intern to support its marketing team. This role offers exposure to book marketing campaigns, social media promotion, and audience development across a wide range of titles. Logistics:Program Dates: October 5 — May 21Weekly schedule: 21-28 hours per week Location: New York office, with flexibility for hybrid. Pay rate: $17.00/hour Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the internship. Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Assist with execution of marketing campaigns• Support social media and influencer outreach initiatives• Research influencer and organizational contacts• Social media asset creation• Provide administrative support related to mailings, events and meetings Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required• Interest in marketing or publishing• Strong communication and organizational skills• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment• Interest in books and consumer audiences• Familiarity with social media platforms and Canva In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.