ABRAMS is hiring: Publicity Intern (Children's) in New York

Publicity Intern 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 booksand an industry leader in visual and narrative publishingABRAMS is seeking a Publicity Intern to join our Children's Publicity team as part of our Fall 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 Children's Publicity Intern will work closely with the dynamic Children's Publicity team to support the promotion of titles ranging from picture books to middle grade and young adult (YA) novels. In this role, the intern will assist with the department's day-to-day operations and contribute to a variety of projects supporting publicity campaigns.
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:
Maintain title information, media clips, press contacts, and detailed logs of publicity projects in an internal database system
Coordinate details and travel logistics for book tours, festivals, conferences, and launch events
Draft press releases and media pitches
Create publicity mailing lists to further relationships and managed outreach to relevant parties
Place orders with the warehouse to send books to reviewers and media contacts
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:
Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Has a strong interest in publicity, publishing, and book promotion
Demonstrates strong communication and project coordination skills
Is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Is proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Highly preferred candidates also have:
Experience with Muck Rack is a plus
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 16 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 categoriesincluding art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular cultureas 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 inclusionboth 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.