Marketing and Editorial Intern, James Patterson

About the position

This is a unique internship position at a top-five book publishing company on the team for James Patterson, arguably the greatest storyteller and biggest pro-reading advocate of our time. The position is part-time (28 hours per week) with a targeted start date of August 5. Six-month (minimum) commitment. Location: This position is based in our NY office on a hybrid model. Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program. Pay rate: $16.50/hour. For the right candidate, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain executive-track publishing and entertainment industry experience. More than 95% of past interns have immediately gone on to full-time paid positions in the publishing or wider entertainment industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of author support including editorial schedule management, advertising, trade marketing, social media, and publicity.
• Draft book copy and online content.
• Assist with social media outreach.
• Read reports and track data.
• Maintain spreadsheets.
• Serve as a liaison between the publisher and outside entertainment industry contacts.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Articulate, culture-savvy, creative, and personable.
• Relevant prior work experience is preferred.
• Confidence and natural problem-solving intelligence.
• A passion for books and reading.
• Strong interest in and thorough familiarity with popular culture.

Benefits

• Company laptop provided for the duration of the program.
• Opportunity to gain executive-track publishing and entertainment industry experience.