*****THIS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IS NOT OPEN TO RECENT GRADUATES*****

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at a leading publisher where creativity, collaboration, and storytelling come to life, ABRAMS may be the perfect place to start your career journey. As the first U.S. publisher dedicated to art and illustrated books—and an industry leader in visual and narrative publishing—ABRAMS is seeking an Adult and Children's Marketing Intern to join our Marketing team as part of our Fall 2026 Internship Program commencing on September 15, 2026.

Over the course of this immersive, unpaid program (offered for academic credit only), interns will gain meaningful insight into the world of book publishing while contributing to real projects that drive our business forward. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills in your area of interest, and participate in opportunities designed to broaden your understanding of the publishing industry. Our goal is to help prepare the next generation of publishing talent while fostering a passion for books, art, and culture.

The Adult Integrated Marketing team leads the strategy for marketing campaigns across Abrams’ adult fiction and nonfiction lists, with additional oversight of advertising, retail marketing, and promotional efforts focused on ROI analysis. The team collaborates closely with all marketing divisions to ensure campaigns are coordinated, targeted, and ultimately sales-driving. As the Adult Integrated Marketing Intern, you will support a wide range of projects across these areas and contribute both creatively and administratively to campaign development and execution. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the field of Marketing across adult book publishing while learning the strategy behind building an innovative sales-driving campaign.

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution. This internship is not open to recent graduates.

What you’d be doing:

Copywriting for marketing materials
Participating in team brainstorms
Conducting audience and campaign research
Executing mailings and campaign-related shipments
Updating and maintaining departmental organizational documents
Assisting in evaluating ROI for marketing campaigns, with a focus on advertising
Receiving training on maximizing engagement to drive conversion
Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during a summer internship experience for academic credit
Gaining hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product
Supporting research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within your assigned department
Contributing ideas and providing creative input on department projects
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and learning about various areas of the publishing business
Participating in workshops and discussions designed to deepen your understanding of publishing trends and processes
Receiving coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals

We’re looking for someone who has:

Proficiency in Mac OS and MS Office Suite, with strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint 
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro

Internship Details:

Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit.
Location: New York, NY, and follows a hybrid schedule, working 20-30 hours per week.
Duration: September 15, 2026 to December 18, 2026

About ABRAMS

Founded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children’s and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.

Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.

ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children’s publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you’re inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.

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