2027 Summer Internship - Publicity, Harper Books (NYC)

HarperCollins Publishers•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harper Book Group (includes the Harper, Harper Business, Harper Perennial and Harper Influence imprints) is seeking a Publicity Intern to join our team this summer. In this role you will work closely with a group of highly experienced publicists as they create and execute campaigns for books across a variety of categories, including literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, politics, lifestyle and more. The Publicity Department plays a unique role in the life cycle of the book, working closely across internal departments as the book takes shape (editorial, sales, marketing, etc.), then interfacing with external partners responsible for getting the book into the hands of consumers (media outlets, influencers, booksellers). Throughout the process, Publicity works closely with the author to craft a compelling and successful launch campaign.

Requirements

Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – 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.”
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment is essential.

Nice To Haves

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.
Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
A passion for books is highly valued!
The ideal candidate will be a creative self-starter with a passion for publicity and the book publishing industry
Must have a desire to learn, grow, and be successful.
Applicants must posses strong organizational and communication skills, be detail-oriented, exhibit good judgement, exercise discretion, and can juggle multiple tasks and prioritize.
A strong knowledge of social media and current trends in the industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs general administrative duties, including processing mailings to media, influencers, and booksellers, and managing of internal databases
Media research across platforms: Muckrack, Podchaser, social media, and more
Pulls book assets from internal database
Manage and create promotional materials such as press kits, author bios, and book summaries.
Support Publicity Directors with select media outreach
Maintain accurate records of all publicity efforts, data entry of media and event bookings
Books travel for authors, and help organize and manage author media and tour schedules
Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, processing invoices, and tracking expenses
Attend internal meetings and select off-site author events