Summer Internship - Digital Marketing/eCommerce
Fast Facts
Join Sourcebooks as a Digital Marketing & eCommerce Intern for Summer 2026, gaining hands-on experience in book publishing while working on real publicity campaigns and digital marketing.
Responsibilities: Assist with scheduling social media content, support influencer outreach, and help with email marketing and audiobook marketing plans.
Skills: Creative thinking, familiarity with social media and email marketing, strong research skills, and a passion for books.
Qualifications: Current college students (sophomores, juniors, seniors) or recent graduates with a keen interest in publishing.
Location: New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote work.
Compensation: $20 - $20 / Hourly
Digital Marketing & eCommerce Internship - New York
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 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.
👉 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.
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 Digital Marketing & eCommerce team is looking for creative individuals for our digital marketing internship.
The team works on titles from every Sourcebooks imprint at the cutting edge of digital advertising, social media, and email marketing. The Digital Marketing Intern at Sourcebooks would be supporting our Audience Development and Audiobook Marketing teams, working on social media, email, admin, and content marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with scheduling and production of digital and audiobook social media content
- Prepare materials and research participants for influencer outreach
- Join in the content creation and planning for email marketing across Sourcebooks’ imprints
- Assist in building audiobook marketing plans for upcoming titles
- Support digital and audiobook marketing campaigns by creating assets and coordinating mailings
- Perform administrative tasks as required
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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