Spring 2026 Communications Intern

Hachette Book Group • New York, NY

3d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an HBG Communication Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings. Program dates: February 2 – April 27, 2026 Location: This position will be based in our NY office on a hybrid schedule. Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program. Weekly schedule: 28 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm Pay rate: $17/hour

Requirements

• An individual interested in exploring a career in media and talent relations, publicity and corporate communications
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent books you’ve read
• Possess a great attitude and a curiosity to contribute and learn new things
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team
• Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media
• This role is NYC based and requires a minimum of three set days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and updating content on Bookends (company intranet site)
• Support Communications Assistant with incoming requests for book donations to non-profit organizations and educational programs
• Prepare content to HBG’s consumer website (press releases, news archives, etc.)
• Work with Chief Communications Officer, Senior Director of Communications and Communications Associate to collect and catalog relevant news about HBG for sharing internally
• Help develop publicity initiatives, including researching and building contact databases, and email outreach to event sponsors
• Design graphics in Canva for website, social media, and marketing purposes
• Draft content for weekly internal newsletters, quarterly reports, and other internal communications projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed