Marketing Intern, Book Launch

Humarq Business Partners • Richmond, VA

23h • 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 for administration and general marketing activities. Successful candidates may be offered full-time employment at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends (especially BookTok)
• Experience creating engaging visual and written content
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, English, Journalism or a related field.
• 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

• 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