Marketing & Publicity Intern, Special Interest (Spring 2025)
BloomsburyBloomsbury is seeking a spring 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 the newly acquired Head of Zeus. 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.
Primary Responsibilities
Since we are 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
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to manage their own time, and highly organized. Candidates must have a demonstrably strong interest in publishing. Interns will have the opportunity to attend programming designed to introduce them to the various departments within Bloomsbury, provide them with networking opportunities, and prepare them for the job application process.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to manage their own time, and highly organized. Candidates must have a demonstrably strong interest in publishing. Interns will have the opportunity to attend programming designed to introduce them to the various departments within Bloomsbury, provide them with networking opportunities, and prepare them for the job application process.
Duration
This internship will begin April 14, 2025, and run for 3 months, with the possibility for an extension. We require a commitment of up to 20 hours per week.
Scheduling is flexible, but work should occur during our core business hours: Monday through Thursday 10 AM – 4:00 PM EST.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER
While we appreciate every application we receive, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position.
Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. Only applications with cover letters will be considered.
Please submit your application on or by April 7th to guarantee that your application will be read and considered.
Location
Candidates must reside in commutable distance to our NY Headquarters located in Midtown Manhattan, and be able to work a hybrid schedule of at least 2 days in the office.
If you do not currently reside in the tri-state area, but plan to move or are able to secure housing, please indicate so in your cover letter.
Compensation
This position pays $18.00/hour, and candidates may wish to arrange for college credit.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Our company has always followed and will continue to follow, a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees. For more information about Bloomsbury’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, please see our Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan.