2027 Summer Internship - Editorial and Marketing, Thomas Nelson Fiction (Nashville, TN Hybrid)

The fiction intern will be responsible for assisting all Thomas Nelson fiction, both editorially and marketing.

• →Attend team meetings, including but not limited to titling, staff, title alignment, production, editorial, marketing, and sales conference
• →Assist team in managing the proposal log (tracking and distribution of proposals sent from agents and authors)
• →Assist with filing for CIP data and copyrights
• →Acquire working knowledge of standard proofreading marks and The Chicago Manual of Style by shadowing and assisting with page proofs, final pass proofs, and manuscript styling and basic application
• →Gain experience in drafting/reviewing catalog and back cover copy
• →Acquire working knowledge of data optimization and help in optimizing retailer copy for backlist and frontlist titles
• →Help to implement promotional campaigns
• →Help gather author input for PR pitches
• →Learn to manage Librarian and Reviewer requests through NetGalley
• →Help manage the creation & distribution of ARCs to reviewers, media, authors, and sales
• →Research marketing trends
• →Assist in mailings
• →Some clerical work (e.g. photocopying, printing and binding manuscripts, filing, email, note taking, etc)

• 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.
• A passion for books is highly valued! 

• A previous internship within publishing preferred but not required

• English or journalism majors preferred

• Candidates should have a passionate interest in the publishing industry, with a specific passion for fiction preferred. General understanding of the Christian market is a plus, but not required.

• Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Research skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with good use of tact and diplomacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong knowledge of English grammar and usage              
• Team player

Behavioral Skills:

• Organized
• Efficient
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive
• Professional
• Able to multitask

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.