Publishing Internship, James Patterson

Hachette Book GroupNew York, NY
Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique internship position at a top-five book publishing company on the team for James Patterson, arguably the greatest storyteller and biggest pro-reading advocate of our time. For the right candidate, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain executive-track publishing and entertainment industry experience. More than 95% of past interns have immediately gone on to full-time paid positions in the publishing or wider entertainment industries.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Highly organized, detail oriented, articulate, culture-savvy, creative, and personable.
  • Confident and possess a natural problem-solving intelligence.
  • A passion for books and reading is a must.
  • A strong interest in—and thorough familiarity with—popular culture.

Nice To Haves

  • Relevant prior work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of author support including editorial schedule management, advertising, trade marketing, social media, and publicity.
  • Draft book copy and online content.
  • Assist with social media outreach.
  • Read reports.
  • Track data and maintain spreadsheets.
  • Serve as a liaison between the publisher and outside entertainment industry contacts.

Benefits

  • Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.
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