Publicity Intern at Algonquin (Summer 2024)
Hachette Book Group’s summer internship program offers students an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest. To learn more about the company, visit our career site: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/
Program dates: June 3rd – August 9th (10 weeks)
Location ON-SITE: This position will be based in our New York City office on a two-day per week (Wednesdays/Thursdays) hybrid schedule. Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.
Weekly schedule: 28 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Pay rate: $16/hour
As an HBG Publicity Intern at Algonquin, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings.
To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.
Who you are:
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent books you’ve read
- Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and contribute insights
- Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
- Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
- Interest in or eagerness to learn about the current media landscape, book publicity, and other related activities
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
What you will learn:
- Assist with galley and review copy mailings for Fall titles
- Attend select internal meetings
- Attend external meetings with authors, agents, and agencies
- Update the publicity databases
- Write early drafts of press releases, galley letters, and pitch emails for upcoming titles.
- Create press and marketing materials
- Work on publicity schedules and tours
- Create media and marketing lists
- Research media contacts via Muckrack and Cision
- General administrative duties
How to apply:
In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter.
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