Summer Internship - Adult Publicity (New York)
Fast Facts
Join Sourcebooks as a Summer Publicity Intern, where you'll dive into the book publishing world, contributing to meaningful projects and gaining hands-on experience in media, events, and promotions.
Responsibilities: Assist in building press materials, monitoring media coverage, and providing general administrative support across various publishing imprints.
Skills: Strong writing and communication skills, excellent time-management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for books and media.
Qualifications: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates with a genuine interest in publishing.
Location: New York, NY with a schedule of 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote)
Compensation: $20 - $20 / Hourly
Adult Publicity Summer Internship (New York, NY)
Ready to launch your career in book publishing? Join Sourcebooks, the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., and the home of an unparalleled number of bestselling books where creativity, innovation, and storytelling collide. We’re a team of passionate book lovers who bring extraordinary authors to readers in bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial ways.
👉 This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll contribute meaningfully to projects, collaborate with publishing professionals, and discover how your ideas can impact readers everywhere.
This internship is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing — especially the side that connects books with media, events, and promotion with the readers. You’ll get hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns, collaborating with passionate team members, and you’ll learn how publicity helps stories reach new audiences.
About the Program
- When: June 9 – August 13, 2026
- Where: New York, NY ($20/hourly)
- Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote)
- Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads
The Sourcebooks Adult imprints are looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and creative Summer Publicity Intern to join our team!
You’ll work across multiple imprints, including Landmark, Poisoned Pen Press, Nonfiction, and Romance, giving you a broad view of how publicity operates across genres. Strong writing skills and a willingness to learn are key, as you’ll help craft engaging and professional materials. Each imprint is a small but mighty team, and we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!
Duties include (but not limited to):
- Help build press materials such as media lists, press kits, and pitch letters that highlight our upcoming books and authors
- Monitor media coverage and research creative opportunities for book features, author interviews, and trending topics
- Keep our Monday.com internal events log up to date with new publicity leads and media opportunities
- Assist with publicity mailings and other physical material prep and support
- Spearhead media contact research projects to strengthen existing relationships and discover new outlets and contacts
- Provide general administrative support and assist with cross-imprint projects as needed
What we are looking for:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Energetic, proactive, and team-oriented attitude
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in books, media, and storytelling
Your Cover Letter Matters — A Lot!
We want to know why you want to intern at Sourcebooks. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us:
- Why publishing — and why Sourcebooks — excites you
- What you hope to learn and contribute
- How your creativity, curiosity, or love of books shines through
*Applications without a cover letter won’t be considered, so take the time to tell your story!
Why Sourcebooks?
- Named #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024)
- Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies (2024)
- Over 300 million lives changed through books — and counting
- A culture built on creativity, innovation, and impact
Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT - Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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