Marketing and PR Intern, Harper Celebrate Publishing (Nashville, TN Hybrid) (Summer 2027 Internship)

• Assist in ideating, designing, and creating social media content for book promotions, author events, retail partners, and more across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Update weekly blogs and craft bi-monthly newsletters for a major publishing brand.
• Write and edit compelling content, including book hooks, ad copy, and scripts.
• 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.
• Collaborate with our Senior Manager of Publicity to draft PR Updates for the 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency.
• 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.

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