Summer 2025 Publicity Intern, Little Brown

About the position

Hachette Book Group's summer internship program offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest. As an HBG Little, Brown Publicity Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings. To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with galley and review copy mailings for Fall titles
• Attend internal meetings with colleagues across editorial, marketing, publicity, and sales
• Attend external meetings with authors, agents, and agencies
• Update the publicity databases
• Write early drafts of press releases, galley letters, and pitch emails for upcoming titles
• Create press and marketing materials
• Work on publicity schedules and tours
• Create media and marketing lists
• Perform general administrative duties

Requirements

• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent books you've read
• Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and contribute insights
• Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
• Interest in or eagerness to learn about the current media landscape, book publicity, and other related activities
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Benefits

• Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program
• Educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments
• Networking and career development opportunities