2027 Summer Internship - Editorial and Marketing, Thomas Nelson Fiction (Nashville, TN Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The fiction intern will be responsible for assisting all Thomas Nelson fiction, both editorially and marketing. This internship offers hands-on experience in both marketing and public relations, working on exciting projects that bring stories to life and connect with audiences.

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. 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.
A passionate interest in the publishing industry, with a specific passion for fiction preferred.
Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Research skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with good use of tact and diplomacy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong knowledge of English grammar and usage
Team player
Organized
Efficient
Detail-oriented
Proactive
Professional
Able to multitask

Nice To Haves

A passion for books is highly valued!
A previous internship within publishing preferred but not required
English or journalism majors preferred
General understanding of the Christian market is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Attend team meetings, including but not limited to titling, staff, title alignment, production, editorial, marketing, and sales conference
Assist team in managing the proposal log (tracking and distribution of proposals sent from agents and authors)
Assist with filing for CIP data and copyrights
Acquire working knowledge of standard proofreading marks and The Chicago Manual of Style by shadowing and assisting with page proofs, final pass proofs, and manuscript styling and basic application
Gain experience in drafting/reviewing catalog and back cover copy
Acquire working knowledge of data optimization and help in optimizing retailer copy for backlist and frontlist titles
Help to implement promotional campaigns
Help gather author input for PR pitches
Learn to manage Librarian and Reviewer requests through NetGalley
Help manage the creation & distribution of ARCs to reviewers, media, authors, and sales
Research marketing trends
Assist in mailings
Some clerical work (e.g. photocopying, printing and binding manuscripts, filing, email, note taking, etc)