Marketing Intern, Book Launch - Video Creation

Humarq Business Partners • Richmond, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Humarq Business Partners has been tasked with developing a marketing plan for the debut novel of an exciting new author! We're hiring an additional to execute a comprehensive 4-month pre-launch campaign (March–June 2026). This isn't coffee-fetching or busy work. You'll be running an actual book launch campaign from the ground up, creating viral content, building community engagement, and driving pre-orders for a major commercial release. In addition to our current marketing interns, we are seeking on additional intern to focus on video creation for the purposes of world building. Successful candidates may be offered full-time employment at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, English, Journalism or a related field.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• 1K+ social media following preferred (shows platform understanding)
• Exceptional writing skills for book marketing context
• Understanding of YA literature market
• Ability to craft compelling copy for emails, social posts, and promotional materials
• Journalism or creative writing background preferred
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus.
• Prior experience in marketing or internships in related fields is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Video creation for marketing purposes
• Develop and execute social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter)
• Create engaging content including campaign posts, short-form videos, and character features
• Manage social sharing contest and early access campaign
• Build and grow email subscriber list
• Track engagement metrics and adjust strategy based on performance
• Coordinate ARC (Advance Reader Copy) distribution and review management

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience and insight into the marketing processes of a book launch
• Direct mentorship from experienced marketing professional
• Work remotely with a flexible schedule
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• Potential for career growth and full-time opportunities based on performance
• Potential for credit in book acknowledgments
• First access to unreleased content and behind-the-scenes materials

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern