Summer Internship - Stonefruit Editorial/Marketing & Publicity/Design

Sourcebooks • Internship • Hybrid in New York, New York, United States • $20 / hour • 2d ago

Fast Facts

Join Sourcebooks as a Summer Intern and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of book publishing, gaining hands-on experience in editorial, design, and marketing/publicity across various projects.

Responsibilities: Contribute to editorial reviews, assist in design presentations, and support marketing/publicity efforts, including social media and research.

Skills: Strong communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for book publishing.

Qualifications: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates with a love for storytelling and innovation in publishing.

Location: New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule of two days in-person and one remote.

Compensation: $20 - $20 / Hourly

Children’s Editorial, Design, and Marketing/Publicity Intern - Stonefruit Studio (New York, NY)

Ready to launch your career in book publishing? Join Sourcebooks, the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., and the home of an unparalleled number of bestselling books where creativity, innovation, and storytelling collide. We’re a team of passionate book lovers who bring extraordinary authors to readers in bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial ways.

👉 This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll contribute meaningfully to projects, collaborate with publishing professionals, and discover how your ideas can impact readers everywhere.

This internship is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing — especially the side that connects books with media, events, and promotion with the readers. You’ll get hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns, collaborating with passionate team members, and you’ll learn how publicity helps stories reach new audiences.

About the Program

When: June 9 – August 13, 2026
Where: New York, NY ($20/hourly)
Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote)
Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads

This internship offers a rare opportunity to work and learn across different departments within one imprint. You will support members of the Children’s Editorial team, Design, and Marketing/Publicity at Stonefruit Studio—an imprint that publishes board books, picture books, middle grade, graphic novels, and young adult novels. Potential responsibilities will include:

Editorial:

Reading and evaluating submissions; writing reader’s reports
Providing editorial feedback on acquired projects
Writing flap and catalog copy
Comp title research

Design:

Sales materials assets (3-dimensional mockups, flat lays for social media)
Font research
Interior layouts
Assisting in making presentation slides for artist pitch/cover
Organizing spec library

Marketing/Publicity:

Publicity/digital research
Social Media filming
Mailings
Marketing strategy brainstorms
Pitch writing

Your Cover Letter Matters — A Lot!

We want to know why you want to intern at Sourcebooks. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us:

Why publishing — and why Sourcebooks — excites you
What you hope to learn and contribute
How your creativity, curiosity, or love of books shines through

*Applications without a cover letter won’t be considered, so take the time to tell your story!

Why Sourcebooks?

Named #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024)
Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies (2024)
Over 300 million lives changed through books — and counting
A culture built on creativity, innovation, and impact

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT - Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.