2027 Summer Internship - Marketing & Publicity (NYC)

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 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.
• 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 [email protected]. 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.