Editorial and Marketing Intern, Thomas Nelson Fiction (Nashville, TN Hybrid) (Summer 2027 Internship)

• Attend team meetings, including but not limited to titling, staff, title alignment, production, editorial, marketing, and sales conferences.
• Assist the team in managing the proposal log, which involves tracking and distributing proposals received from agents and authors.
• Support the filing process for CIP data and copyrights.
• Acquire a working knowledge of standard proofreading marks and The Chicago Manual of Style by shadowing and assisting with page proofs, final pass proofs, and manuscript styling and basic application.
• Gain experience in drafting and reviewing catalog and back cover copy.
• Acquire working knowledge of data optimization and assist in optimizing retailer copy for backlist and frontlist titles.
• Help to implement promotional campaigns.
• Gather author input for PR pitches.
• Learn to manage Librarian and Reviewer requests through NetGalley.
• Help manage the creation and distribution of ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) to reviewers, media, authors, and sales teams.
• Research marketing trends.
• Assist in mailings.
• Perform clerical tasks such as photocopying, printing and binding manuscripts, filing, email correspondence, and note-taking.

• Candidates must be available to work full-time in 2027 or 2028.
• Open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry-level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• 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 the Nashville headquarters.
• Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays.
• 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 previous internship within publishing is preferred but not required.
• English or journalism majors are preferred.
• Candidates should have a passionate interest in the publishing industry, with a specific passion for fiction preferred.
• A general understanding of the Christian market is a plus, but not required.
• Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with good use of tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong knowledge of English grammar and usage.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.

• Organized
• Efficient
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive
• Professional
• Able to multitask
• Why Join Us?
• Be part of a creative and collaborative team that values your input.
• Gain hands-on experience in both marketing and public relations.
• Work on exciting projects that bring stories to life and connect with audiences.

• The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

• Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.

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