Summer Internship - Library Marketing

Sourcebooks • Naperville, IL

37d • $17 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to launch your career in book publishing? Join Sourcebooks, the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., and the home of an unparalleled number of bestselling books where creativity, innovation, and storytelling collide. We’re a team of passionate book lovers who bring extraordinary authors to readers in bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial ways. 👉 This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll contribute meaningfully to projects, collaborate with publishing professionals, and discover how your ideas can impact readers everywhere. This internship is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing — especially the side that connects books with media, events, and promotion with the readers. You’ll get hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns, collaborating with passionate team members, and you’ll learn how publicity helps stories reach new audiences. About the Program When: June 9 – August 13, 2026 Where: Naperville, IL ($17.00/hourly) Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote) Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads The Library Marketing team works across all imprints and titles. The team focuses on marketing librarians and educators through a variety of services such as trade advertising, trade shows, author events, social media, newsletters, mailings, and more.

Requirements

• Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads

Responsibilities

• Support the development and distribution of advanced galley and final copy mailings, including brainstorming creative concepts and coordinating shipments.
• Receive training in Canva and assist in creating engaging graphics for newsletters and social media.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of social media marketing strategies to promote key titles and initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination and on-site execution of events such as Anderson’s Bookshop’s annual LITapalooza and YAMFest.
• Draft and edit marketing copy for newsletters, advertisements, and other promotional materials.
• Maintain and update account information in internal databases and spreadsheets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees