Responsibilities

• Help implement direct-to-consumer marketing campaigns across email, social media, web, and other digital channels.
• Draft and edit marketing copy, including email content, blog posts, social media captions, advertising copy, product messaging, and promotional materials.
• Assist in creating inspirational and shareable social media content and basic marketing assets; Canva or other design experience is a plus.
• Support campaign planning and execution for new book launches, seasonal promotions, and evergreen products.
• Research bloggers, influencers, media outlets, audience trends, and competitive titles to identify promotional opportunities.
• Work with the publicity team to develop media kits, press materials, media lists, and other resources supporting authors and book launches.
• Assist with promotional mailings and distribution of books or advance copies to reviewers, media, influencers, authors, and other partners.
• Compile and analyze marketing data and campaign results from available internal and digital platforms; help identify insights that can inform future efforts.
• Attend appropriate team and cross-functional meetings to gain exposure to how Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Editorial work together throughout the publishing process.
• Develop a multi-faceted marketing campaign proposal designed to reach 18-22-year-old consumers with devotional content, incorporating audience research, channel recommendations, messaging, and promotional ideas.

Requirements

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 7 to August 12, 2027. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days at our Nashville headquarters, while Mondays and Thursdays are remote workdays.
• Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• College junior or senior, or recent graduate, majoring in business, communications, English, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of social media and digital marketing. Familiarity with how Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Editorial work together is a plus; publishing experience is not required.

Preferred

• Basic understanding of the Christian faith is preferred; interest in books, publishing, consumer marketing, or gift products is a plus.
• Experience in a book or gift retail setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with how Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, and Editorial work together is a plus; publishing experience is not required.
• Canva or other graphic design experience is a plus.