Summer Internship - Marketing & Sales/Independent Bookstore

Sourcebooks • Internship • Hybrid in Naperville, Illinois, United States • $17 / hour • 3w ago

Fast Facts

Join Sourcebooks as a Summer Intern in Marketing & Sales, where you'll work on real publicity campaigns and collaborate with passionate book lovers to connect stories with readers.

Responsibilities: Assist with marketing initiatives including advanced copy mailings, writing copy for newsletters and social media, creating graphics, and working on various publicity campaigns.

Skills: Strong writing skills, creativity, experience with Canva, and a passion for books and publishing are essential.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates are current college students or recent graduates (sophomores to seniors) eager to learn about book publishing and marketing.

Location: The internship is located in Naperville, IL, with some remote work options available.

Compensation: $17 - $17 / Hourly

Summer Internship - Independent Bookstore Marketing & Sales - Naperville, IL

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: Naperville, IL ($17.00/hourly)
Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote)
Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads

The Independent Bookstore Sales and Marketing team works across all imprints and titles. The team focuses on marketing and sales to Independent booksellers through a variety of services such as trade advertising, catalog creation, trade shows, festivals, author events, preorder campaigns, mailings, and more.

Summer Independent Bookstore Marketing & Sales Internship Responsibilities:

Assist with coming up with ideas for advanced copy mailings
Send out mailings to key booksellers
Assist with writing descriptive copy for titles
Receive training in Canva and work on graphics for newsletters
Working on preorder campaigns
Assisting with YAMfest, a YA festival hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop
Write copy for newsletters, ads, social media posts, and other marketing materials
Create submission letters for opportunities for authors
Account information data entry

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.