Summer '24 Internship: Children's School & Library

(Academic Credit ONLY)

About Us:

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

Internship Overview:

We are offering a credit-based internship opportunity for an enthusiastic children’s book lover with a passion for learning more about School & Library marketing to join the team as a summer intern!

The School & Library Marketing Intern will work closely with the Children’s School & Library department

in their outreach to educators and librarians, as well as the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for titles ranging from board books to young adult novels.

Tasks may include assisting in brainstorming ideas for marketing efforts; coordinating mailings to key contacts, award committees, and reviewers; researching new educator and librarian contacts to build our list of contacts; assisting with preparations for conferences and events; and updating and maintaining departmental organizational documents.

The Children’s School & Library Marketing Intern will also attend key meetings and can learn from multiple staff members across the department during day-to-day activities and the seasonal process of creating a campaign. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in children's book marketing and to learn more about the way publishers work with educators and librarians to support the vital services they provide to their communities.

Qualifications:
Have an interest in pursuing a career in publishing and a passion for children’s books
Exhibit a keen eye for detail
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
Possess excellent writing and communication skills

Proficiency in Mac OS and MS Office Suite, with strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro

Benefits:

Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in the book publishing industry.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the publishing field.

Exposure to a diverse range of book genres and authors.

Hands-on experience in all aspects of book publishing, from manuscript acquisition to marketing and distribution.

Networking opportunities with industry professionals and authors.

Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.

Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office