Overview
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Marketing and PR Intern to join our team. This role is perfect for someone eager to apply their skills in both marketing and public relations efforts. If you're a team player, wiling to learn, and you love making social media content that connects with an audience, we want to you!
Responsibilities
- Marketing Support
Assist in ideating, designing and creating social media content for book promotions, author events, retail partners and more across the following platforms:
TikTok
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Update weekly blogs and craft bi-monthly newsletters for major publishing brand.
Write and edit compelling content, including book hooks, ad copy, scripts, etc.
Assist with office mailings, including Goodreads giveaways, ARC (Advance Reader Copy) mailings, and other promotional efforts.
Attend monthly research meetings to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights.
Analyze social media engagement to help provide actionable insights to inform marketing and PR strategies.
- Public Relations Support
- Collaborate with our Senior Manager of Publicity to draft PR Updates for title roster.
- Help craft press kits to support PR campaigns and book launches.
- Assist with researching, building and maintaining media lists for book launches and authors.
- Facilitate book review mailings to media outlets.
- Collaboration and Organization
- Work closely with the marketing and PR teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
- Stay organized and manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at our Nashville headquarters, while Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
- 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.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Canva design experience is a PLUS!
- Basic knowledge of social media and digital marketing
- Strong writing and editing skills with an eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and written
- Team player willing to collaborate
- Solid organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights
- A passion for books and storytelling!
Why Join Us?
- No day is the same as we publish a wide spectrum of genres.
- Watch your ideas come to life and build your portfolio.
- Gain hands-on marketing and public relations experience.
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 TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.