Publicity Intern (Children's)

Harry N Abrams Inc•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking a Publicity Intern to join our Children’s Publicity team as part of our Summer Internship Program commencing on June 2, 2026. Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only), interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture. The Children’s Publicity Intern will work closely with the dynamic Children’s Publicity team to support the promotion of titles ranging from picture books to middle grade and young adult (YA) novels. In this role, the intern will assist with the department’s day-to-day operations and contribute to a variety of projects supporting publicity campaigns. Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.

Requirements

Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Has a strong interest in publicity, publishing, and book promotion
Demonstrates strong communication and project coordination skills
Is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Is proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office Suite, including a strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Muck Rack is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain title information, media clips, press contacts, and detailed logs of publicity projects in an internal database system
Coordinate details and travel logistics for book tours, festivals, conferences, and launch events
Draft press releases and media pitches
Create publicity mailing lists to further relationships and manage outreach to relevant parties
Place orders with the warehouse to send books to reviewers and media contacts
Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during this internship experience for academic credit
Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals