Bloomsbury Academic Publishing is seeking a marketing intern for spring/summer 2024. We are a publisher of academic titles located in Midtown/Herald Square. The academic division commissions in a broad range of subject areas. The Academic marketing intern will assist the team with non-fiction books in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Visual Arts.  

Position Profile 

As a small team, our interns are a key part of our day-to-day operations. As a Bloomsbury Academic marketing intern, you will work with the Marketing team on a variety of projects that reflect the diverse aspects of academic and trade publishing, including: 

• Help maintain our social media and blog activities
• Learn to create email campaigns
• Work with our Marketing Assistant to manage the book review process 
• Assist with the preparation of our virtual and in-person conference participation
• Conduct research on academic courses, programs and student markets
• Help research review outlets like  academic journals
• Supporting our list marketers with other one-off tasks as needed

Opportunities to take on other marketing projects may also arise. 

Duration/scheduling

This internship will begin June 1, 2024, and run through August 31, 2024, with the possibility of an extension through the end of November. We require a commitment of 20-25 hours per week for the entire internship term. 

Scheduling is flexible, but work should occur during our standard business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 5:00 PM EST. This is a hybrid position and candidates will be asked to work 1-2 days in the office. Specific schedule to be arranged with your supervisor.

We are looking for a creative and motivated individual, who ideally has the following skills: 

• Interest in higher education and marketing 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detailed-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple projects at once. 

Compensation

This position pays $18.00/hour, and candidates may wish to arrange for college credit for the placement to supplement.

WNDB Grant Program

Bloomsbury is proud to once again partner with the We Need Diverse Books 2024 Internship Grant Program.

Once you have completed your Bloomsbury application, please complete the WNDB Grant Application. Grant applications must be completed by April 30, 2024.

Location

Bloomsbury has adopted a hybrid work policy comprising of two days in-office work and three days of remote work. Candidates residing in NY, NJ, or CT must be able to commute to Bloomsbury’s New York City office on a mutually agreed-upon schedule for in-office work.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this job opportunity via our onboarding portal.

Please submit your application on or by April 15th to guarantee that your application will be read and considered.

All Applications Must Include a Cover Letter

While we appreciate every application we receive, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position. Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Cover letters are required. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Our company has always followed and will continue to follow, a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees.