2027 Summer Internship - Marketing, HarperChristian Resources (Nashville, TN Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • Nashville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ever wondered what it's like to work in publishing? HarperChristian Resources, the Bible studies division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is looking for a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented Marketing Intern to join our team this summer. You'll get real, hands-on experience helping bring life-changing Bible studies to churches and everyday people, all while building skills in social media, content creation, and marketing strategy. If you love creating content, staying on top of social media trends, and want to try your hand at a career in publishing, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027.
• 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.
• College junior, senior or recent graduate majoring in business, communications, marketing, PR, or related fields
• Solid writing and editing skills — you notice the little things.
• You can look at data and pull out what actually matters.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for books is highly valued!
• Church or ministry experience a plus.
• Proficiency with design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• You're organized and good at managing your time.
• Being active on social media and aware of trends a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help put together a marketing campaign plan aimed at reaching 18–25-year-olds with our Bible study content.
• Write and edit compelling content like book hooks, positioning statements, and talking points for our sales team.
• Help design and proofread marketing plans to make sure everything looks great and stays on-brand.
• Assist with influencer and church mailings for our newest book launches and brand campaigns.
• Sit in on author calls and help brainstorm marketing ideas and creative for upcoming releases.
• Upload videos and trailers from our video Bible studies to YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Brainstorm and test new content ideas across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Help write emails and blog posts for our marketing channels.
• Upload lifestyle photos to Amazon, our website, social media, and other sales channels.
• Dig into market research to spot trends, opportunities, and how to better understand our audience.
• Pull and review trend reports, then share your takeaways to help shape our marketing strategy.
• Track how our marketing campaigns are performing and report back on what's working.
• Work closely with the marketing team to help campaigns run smoothly from start to finish.
• Stay organized and manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.

Benefits

• Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed