Spring 2026 Communications Intern

Job Description:

As an HBG Communication Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings.

Program dates: February 2 - April 27, 2026

Location: This position will be based in our NY office on a 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: $17/hour

Requirements

* An individual interested in exploring a career in media and talent relations, publicity and corporate communications
* Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills
* Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent books you've read
* Possess a great attitude and a curiosity to contribute and learn new things
* Ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team
* Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
* Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media
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Responsibilities

* Assist in managing and updating content on Bookends (company intranet site)
* Support Communications Assistant with incoming requests for book donations to non-profit organizations and educational programs
* Prepare content to HBG's consumer website (press releases, news archives, etc.)
* Work with Chief Communications Officer, Senior Director of Communications and Communications Associate to collect and catalog relevant news about HBG for sharing internally
* Help develop publicity initiatives, including researching and building contact databases, and email outreach to event sponsors
* Design graphics in Canva for website, social media, and marketing purposes
* Draft content for weekly internal newsletters, quarterly reports, and other internal communications projects

How to apply:
In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume and cover letter.

This role is NYC based and requires a minimum of three set days in the office per week.

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.

The compensation for this position is $17.00/hour. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects