HarperCollins Children’s Books is seeking a creative, organized, and dynamic Marketing Intern to provide support for and work alongside our early reader and backlist marketing teams. The role requires a detail-oriented and creative individual, able to multi-task and set priorities. We’re a dedicated and enthusiastic team looking for a fellow savvy digital and traditional marketer to join us!

• Develop a working understanding of the teams and tasks involved in the publication of HarperCollins Children’s books
• Learn important publishing software programs and use them to assist in administrative tasks, creating marketing copy for social media posts, influencer outreach, blog posts, and other departmental functions
• Participate in photoshoots and content brainstorms with marketing and digital teams
• Assist with creation of static and digital assets for marketing campaigns and social promotion
• Coordinate marketing mailings for buzz building campaigns to influencers

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience. 
• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 8 to August 13, 2026, at our New York City office. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 
  A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”   
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!  
• All book lovers are welcome, but a strong familiarity with the children’s book market is a plus
• Proactive and attentive to detail
• Excellent writing skills, including ability to write in a voice appealing to consumers and consistent with HarperKids
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills a must
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of platforms including Canva, WordPress, and Photoshop a plus!
• Experience in content creation particularly on Instagram, TikTok and/or long form blog content preferred

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests. 

The deadline to apply is October 10, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET. 

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.