Role overview

W. W. Norton is seeking interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. This program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing, including educational lunch sessions and networking opportunities within the intern class.

Responsibilities

Research college course markets for 2026 sampling outreach for Norton and client publishers
Compile and verify contact lists using Excel
Update leads and create opportunities in Salesforce
Draft newsletters and email copy for outreach and academic promotion
Maintain inboxes, lists, and databases of key information for communicating between trade and college departments
Monitor administrative tasks while keeping track of timelines
Brainstorm and plan future content and projects
Assist with 2026-2027 academic conference planning and research
Support academic webinars in partnership with college marketing teams

Qualifications

You enjoy the data and market research sides of marketing
You are adaptable to the changing priorities of a new and growing department
You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change
You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills
You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges
You have a passion for learning and ideas
You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Compensation and Benefits

Paid at $17 per hour, subject to applicable law
Maximum of 20 hours weekly

Internship details

Internship period is twelve weeks from 9/14/2026 to 12/4/2026
Workday is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; specific work hours are flexible to accommodate an intern’s schedule
For interns who reside within commuting distance of the office, this internship will be in-person in our Manhattan offices; those in other locations will work remotely
Eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required

Application Information

Submit resume and cover letter* to Meghan Brophy ([email protected])
Deadline: August 14, 2026
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this listing may close early if enough applications are received
Please refrain from sending additional follow-up emails after submitting your application
Final hiring decisions will be made by 9/1/2026; if you do not hear from us by then, assume the internship has been filled
You must follow these submission instructions to be considered
*Your cover letter should be original and not AI-generated; we are interested in your authentic voice!

Academic Marketing Internship, Fall 2026

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