Summer 2026 Orbit Marketing and Publicity Internship
About The Position
Hachette Book Group’s summer internship program offers individuals 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 1st, 2026 – End date: August 6th, 2026 Location: NYC Hybrid (up to three days per week on-site) Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program. Weekly schedule: 28 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Pay rate: $17.00/hour As an HBG marketing and publicity intern at Orbit, 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. Orbit’s hybrid summer intern will support our team by assisting marketing and publicity staff with projects. We are looking for a motivated individual who is eager to learn about the publishing industry and be part of a creative team. 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.
Requirements
- Interested in exploring a career in science-fiction and fantasy publishing
- 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
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Must submit both a resume AND cover letter
Responsibilities
- Attend marketing and publicity meetings
- Proofread marketing and publicity materials
- Assist with marketing and publicity related mailings
- Assist with pitching by drafting email pitches and other press materials
- Research new media contacts and social media influencers
- Track and record media coverage and circulate weekly publicity reports
- Assist with planning and creating digital, photo, and video content for Orbit social channels
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
