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Marketing Intern (School & Library)

ABRAMS, New York, NY, United States


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

a Marketing Intern

to join our

School & Library

team

as part of our Summer Internship Program commencing on June 2, 2026.

Over the course of this immersive,

unpaid program (offered for academic credit only) , the School & Library Marketing Intern will work closely with the School & Library department, assisting in outreach to educators and librarians and helping to execute marketing campaigns for children's book titles, ranging from board books to young adult novels. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into how publishers collaborate with educators and librarians to support the vital services they provide to their communities.

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

Assist in brainstorming marketing ideas and initiatives for children's books

Coordinate mailings to key contacts, award committees, and reviewers

Research new educators and librarian contacts to expand our list of valuable connections

Help with preparations for conferences, events, and other promotional activities

Update and maintain departmental organizational documents

Collaborate with the team to support various marketing efforts for the Children's list.

Learning and networking with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns during this 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 Can

Assist in brainstorming marketing ideas and initiatives for children's books.

Coordinate mailings to key contacts, award committees, and reviewers.

Research new educators and librarian contacts to expand our list of valuable connections.

Help with preparations for conferences, events, and other promotional activities.

Update and maintain departmental organizational documents.

Collaborate with the team to support various marketing efforts for the Children's list.

Internship Details

Compensation: For credit only; must be enrolled in a college program offering internship credit.

Location: New York, NY, and follows a 3-day hybrid schedule, working 20-25 hours per week.

Duration: June 2, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Note To Applicants A cover letter

is required

to be considered for this role. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

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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