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About the Role

ABRAMS is seeking a Publicity Intern to join our Children’s Publicity team for the Fall Internship Program. This unpaid program, offered for academic credit only, provides interns with meaningful insight into book publishing and allows them to contribute to real projects. Interns will learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and gain a broader understanding of the publishing industry.

Responsibilities

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.
Learn and network with ABRAMS employees, publishing professionals, and fellow interns.
Gain hands-on exposure to the publishing industry, from concept to finished product.
Support research, project work, and day-to-day tasks within the assigned department.
Contribute ideas and provide creative input on department projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and learn about various areas of the publishing business.
Participate in workshops and discussions designed to deepen understanding of publishing trends and processes.
Receive coaching, mentorship, and feedback from experienced ABRAMS professionals.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited academic institution.
This internship is not open to recent graduates.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong interest in publicity, publishing, and book promotion.
Demonstrates strong communication and project coordination skills.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Skills

Mac OS
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat
Muck Rack

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Hybrid
Part-time

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Undergraduate student
Graduate student

Salary/Compensations

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

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.