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Marketing & Publicity Intern - Special Interest

Bloomsbury Publishing

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Internship
Description
Bloomsbury Publishing is seeking a Fall Marketing and Publicity Intern for its Special Interest team. The intern will assist our small team in the publication and promotion of specialty nonfiction books in popular science, sports & fitness, military history, wildlife, and crafting, as well as our Head of Zeus imprint. Please note that interns will not be working with Sarah J. Maas titles nor YA/Children's books. Bloomsbury is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. No prior publishing experience is required, though a demonstrated interest in publishing is key.
Requirements
As a small team, interns play an integral role in our day-to-day operations. Intern projects reflect the diverse aspects of trade publishing, including:
• Attending editorial meetings
• Completing publicity, influencer, and institutional research
• Drafting galley letters, press releases, and marketing materials
• Assisting the publicity department in media tracking and pitching
• Contributing content to our social media accounts
• Managing departmental shipping
• Providing administrative support to the marketing and publicity team
• Updating data systems as-needed
Application deadline: September 1st, 2026
Wage: $18.00/hr
Duration: This position will begin on September 22nd, 2026, and will run for a minimum of three months.
Time commitment: We require a commitment between 20 and 29 hours per week. Availability must include the core hours of 10:00a-4:00p Monday-Thursday.
Location: Candidates must reside in NY tri-state area, and be able to work in-person at our Midtown Manhattan office 2 days per week.
Requirements:
We are looking for a creative and motivated individual who ideally has the following skills:
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Strong communication skills suitable for a fast-paced, professional environment
• Detail-oriented, able to manage their own time, and highly organized
• Demonstrable interest in learning about publicity and publishing
About Bloomsbury:
Bloomsbury USA is an independent, author-focused publishing house that is committed to bringing groundbreaking fiction and expertise-driven nonfiction to a global audience. From conversation-shaping literary fiction, epic fantasy, and hard-hitting narrative nonfiction to genre-bending memoir, graphic narratives, and globally inspired cookbooks, Bloomsbury's team of editors, publicists, marketers, and production staff bring their depth of experience and enthusiasm to their books every day. Recently, Bloomsbury USA has published the New York Times bestselling Among the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon, the New York Times bestselling The Golden Road by William Dalryple, the New York Times bestselling Money, Lies, and God by Katherine Stewart, the USA Today bestselling Bog Queen by Anna North, and the critically acclaimed The Anthropologists and Long Distance by Aysegül Savas.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Bloomsbury Publishing USA is committed to a merit-based, equal-opportunity workplace. We hire, retain, and promote employees based on individual qualifications, skills, and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our company fosters an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed based on their abilities and contributions. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and fairness in all aspects of employment.
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