2027 Summer Internship- Marketing, HarperCollins Children’s Books (NYC)

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 media promotion
• Coordinate marketing mailings for buzz building campaigns to influencers

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.  
• 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. 
• 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, creative, 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 and knowledge of social media trends, particularly on Instagram and TikTok
• 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 [email protected]. 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.