2027 Summer Internship - Marketing, Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Gift (Nashville, TN Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gain hands-on, real-world experience with a paid summer internship at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. The Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift marketing team supports a wide range of inspirational books, devotionals, gift products, and author brands including Candace Cameron Bure, Sadie Robertson, Max Lucado, Louie Giglio, and many more. The gift division prides itself in creating books with great content, as well as beautiful features such as four-color printing, leathersoft devotionals, lifestyle books, and much more. This internship offers broad exposure to the publishing process and practical experience in marketing and public relations, including digital campaigns, social media, email marketing, influencer outreach, publicity support, market research, and campaign analysis. The intern will work alongside a collaborative, fast-paced team and contribute to projects supporting our busy fall book launch and holiday seasons.

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.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at our Nashville headquarters, while 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.
College junior or senior, or recent graduate, majoring in business, communications, English, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
Ability to work with data and translate results into useful marketing insights
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Enthusiastic, curious, and proactive self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced department.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines are important.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, tact, and professional conduct are essential.

Nice To Haves

Canva or other design experience is a plus
Basic understanding of the Christian faith is preferred
Interest in books, publishing, consumer marketing, or gift products is a plus.
Previous marketing, communications, retail, campus organization, or customer-facing experience is helpful but not required.
Experience in a book or gift retail setting is a plus.
Familiarity with how Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Editorial work together is a plus; publishing experience is not required.
Knowledge of social media and digital marketing
Canva or other graphic design experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of marketing and public relations initiatives and gain experience across campaign planning, content development, research, publicity, and performance analysis.
Help implement direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns across email, social media, web, and other digital channels.
Draft and edit marketing copy, including email content, blog posts, social media captions, advertising copy, product messaging, and promotional materials.
Assist in creating inspirational and shareable social media content and basic marketing assets.
Support campaign planning and execution for new book launches, seasonal promotions, and evergreen products.
Research bloggers, influencers, media outlets, audience trends, and competitive titles to identify promotional opportunities.
Work with the publicity team to develop media kits, press materials, media lists, and other resources supporting authors and book launches.
Assist with promotional mailings and distribution of books or advance copies to reviewers, media, influencers, authors, and other partners.
Compile and analyze marketing data and campaign results from available internal and digital platforms; help identify insights that can inform future efforts.
Attend appropriate team and cross-functional meetings to gain exposure to how Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Editorial work together throughout the publishing process.
Develop a multi-faceted marketing campaign proposal designed to reach 18-22-year-old consumers with devotional content, incorporating audience research, channel recommendations, messaging, and promotional ideas.
Provide general project and administrative support as needed, including proofreading, research, meeting notes, spreadsheets, and organization of campaign materials.
Other duties as assigned.