Harry N Abrams Inc is hiring: Spring '25 - School & Library Marketing I

For-credit ONLY

About Us:

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Internship Overview:

Abrams seeks an enthusiastic children’s book lover with a passion for learning more about School & Library marketing to join the team as a Spring intern!

The School & Library Marketing Intern will work closely with the School & Library department

in their outreach to educators and librarians, as well as on the creation and execution of marketing campaigns for titles focusing on the Children’s list, ranging from board books to young adult novels.

Tasks may include assisting in brainstorming ideas for marketing efforts; coordinating mailings to key contacts, award committees, and reviewers; researching new educator and librarian contacts to build our list of contacts; assisting with preparations for conferences and events; and updating and maintaining departmental organizational documents.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in children's book marketing and to learn more about the way publishers work with educators and librarians to support the vital services they provide to their communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Have an interest in pursuing a career in publishing and a passion for children’s books
• Exhibit a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess excellent writing and communication skills

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Mac OS and MS Office Suite, with strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Knowledge of Canva, a plus

Benefits:

Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining practical experience in finance within the book publishing industry.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced finance professionals.

Exposure to financial operations within a dynamic and creative industry.

Networking opportunities with professionals in the publishing and finance sectors.

Potential for future career opportunities within Abrams Books.

Internship Duration: January 6th - April 16th

Hybrid Schedule-Three days per week in-office