Publicity Intern: Hands-on Book Campaigns

Hachette-Livre; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop provided

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hachette Book Group’s Grand Central Publishing division seeks a motivated Publicity Intern to gain hands-on experience in developing and executing campaigns. You will work closely with the publicity team and have exposure to other areas of the business.

Responsibilities include drafting press materials, researching media outlets, supporting campaign logistics, and attending weekly meetings. This NYC-based role offers 16 hours/week with hybrid flexibility and a compensatory hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong interest in publishing and publicity.
• Clear communicator with writing and interpersonal abilities.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Proactive self-starter eager to learn and own projects.
• Collaborative team player with curiosity about publicity workflows.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Drive; media research tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn the nuts and bolts of media outreach from drafting press materials to coordinating galleys and campaign assets.
• Research journalists, podcasts, Substacks and media outlets for both nonfiction and fiction titles.
• Gain exposure to publicity databases and contact management tools; observe author/media meetings.
• Attend weekly publicity meetings and participate in campaign brainstorming.
• Support limited media outreach and general administrative tasks (mailings, coverage tracking).

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Proactive

Team player

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Media research tools

Education

Recent graduate

Tools

MuckRack

Podchaser

Job description

Hachette Book Group’s Grand Central Publishing division seeks a motivated Publicity Intern to gain hands-on experience in developing and executing campaigns. You will work closely with the publicity team and have exposure to other areas of the business.

Responsibilities include drafting press materials, researching media outlets, supporting campaign logistics, and attending weekly meetings. This NYC-based role offers 16 hours/week with hybrid flexibility and a compensatory hourly wage.