Summer Internship – Marketing

HarperCollins Publishers

. Implement direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns across email, social media, web, and other digital channels .

Posted 9/21/2026internshipNashville • Tennessee • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing, editing, and research skills while effectively implementing direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns across various digital channels. Proficient in analyzing marketing data to derive insights and support campaign planning for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Marketing CampaignsContent CreationData AnalysisMicrosoft Office ProficiencySocial Media Management

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingProofreadingResearchData AnalysisContent CreationCampaign PlanningEmail MarketingSocial Media MarketingGraphic Design

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal CommunicationTeamworkProfessional Conduct

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointCanva

Industry Keywords

Consumer MarketingPublic RelationsPublishingMarketing InsightsChristian Faith

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns across email, social media, web, and other digital channels
Draft and edit email content, blog posts, social media captions, advertising copy, product messaging, and promotional materials
Create inspirational social media content and basic marketing assets
Support campaign planning and execution for new book launches, seasonal promotions, and evergreen products
Research bloggers, influencers, media outlets, audience trends, and competitive titles
Develop media kits, press materials, media lists, and other publicity resources
Assist with promotional mailings and distribution of books or advance copies
Compile and analyze marketing data and campaign results
Attend team and cross-functional meetings with Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Editorial
Develop a marketing campaign proposal targeting 18–22-year-old consumers with devotional content
Provide project and administrative support, including proofreading, research, meeting notes, spreadsheets, and campaign-material organization
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Resume and cover letter required; cover letter addressed to “Hiring Team”
Open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry-level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program
College junior or senior, or recent graduate, majoring in business, communications, English, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field
Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
Ability to work with data and translate results into useful marketing insights
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, tact, and professional conduct
Basic understanding of the Christian faith is preferred
Interest in books, publishing, consumer marketing, or gift products is a plus
Canva or other graphic design experience is a plus
Previous marketing, communications, retail, campus organization, or customer-facing experience is helpful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid summer internship
Hybrid work arrangement: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in-office; Mondays and Thursdays remote