Job Description

Workman Kids is searching for a Publicity & Marketing Intern to provide support for our NY-based team. Reporting to the Associate Publisher/Head of Marketing and Publicity, this is an integral role that works across teams and provides insight into how these key departments bring our books to market! We are looking for someone who is innovative, creative, and detail orientated as well as being passionate about children’s book publishing!

Program dates:September 2025 – End date: December 11, 2025

Location: This position will be based in our NY office on a three-day per week hybrid schedule. Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.

Weekly schedule:28 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Pay rate:$16.50/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support title publicity campaigns managed by publicity manager in such ways as building media lists, drafting media pitching, creating tour itineraries, writing press releases, gathering press kit materials, preparing promotional materials for events, gathering images for media placements, and coordinating mailings (both digital and physical)
• Work together on publicity campaigns for select books
• Research and develop new pitching lists through MuckRack, Podchaser, Qwoted, and more
• Assist with orchestrating social media influencer campaigns & third-party partnership outreach
• Assist with creating and maintaining the department digital filing system, including the creation of new publicity updates, marketing plan shells, and budget templates for future seasons 
• Generate social content both designed & lifestyle for our vibrant social media promotions
• Copywriting for assets such as activity sheets, advertisements, branded press materials, and more
• Administrative tasks include processing weekly invoices for the department, maintenance of marketing and publicity budget, facilitating mailings, note-taking at meetings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• College degree, or equivalent work experience
• Prior publicity or marketing experience through coursework, part-time work, or internships is preferred 
• A strong interest in reading and promoting children’s books
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a willingness to ask questions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills with ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• A strong focus on details and deadlines
• Excitement for participating in and contributing to a fun, vibrant work environment with a great company culture 
• Proficient in MS Word, Canva, and Excel

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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