Job Description

Overview

HarperCollins Children’s Books is seeking a creative, organized, and dynamic Marketing Intern to provide support for the children’s marketing teams working across books for ages 0-18. The role requires a detail-oriented and creative individual, able to multi-task and set priorities. We’re a dedicated and enthusiastic team looking for a fellow savvy digital marketer to join us!

Responsibilities

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in the publication of HarperCollins Children’s Books
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in administrative tasks and other departmental functions
• Write marketing copy for social media posts, blog posts, and other digital content for the HarperKids and/or Epic Reads brands
• Participate in photoshoots and content brainstorms with marketing and social media teams
• Assist with creation of designed graphics, videos, and other digital assets for marketing campaigns and social promotion
• Coordinate marketing mailings for buzz building campaigns to influencers

Qualifications

• 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 21 hours per week across 3 or 4 days, from February 8 to April 16, 2027, at the location specified in the job description. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.
• 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 passion for books is highly valued! All book lovers are welcome, but a strong familiarity with the children’s book market is a plus.
• Proactive and attentive to detail
• Excellent writing skills, including ability to write in a voice appealing to consumers and consistent with HarperKids and/or Epic Reads brand
• Experience in content creation particularly on Instagram and TikTok strongly preferred
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills a must
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of platforms including Canva, WordPress, and Photoshop a plus!

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.