Publicity Intern (Adult)

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 Adult 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. Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year collegiate program
Able to apply earned credit towards a course or graduation at your specific institution.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience using Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Familiarity with social media platforms
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Prior Internship Experience

Responsibilities

Place orders with the warehouse to send books to reviewers.
Maintain title information, media clips, press contacts, and detailed logs of marketing and publicity projects in an internal database system.
Helping with administrative tasks in preparation for Sales Conference
Drafting press releases
Submitting titles to annual awards
Research social media trends to incorporate into digital marketing promotions.
Create publicity mailing lists to further relationships and manage outreach to relevant parties.
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