Summer Internship - Digital Marketing/eCommerce

Sourcebooks • Internship • Hybrid in New York, New York, United States • $20 / hour • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join Sourcebooks for a hands-on Summer Internship in Digital Marketing & eCommerce, perfect for college students and recent graduates who are passionate about book publishing and eager to learn about connecting books with readers.

Responsibilities: Assist with digital marketing campaigns, support social media and email marketing efforts, prepare materials for influencer outreach, and perform administrative tasks as required.

Skills: Ideal candidates should be creative, organized, and possess strong communication skills, with a passion for digital marketing and book publishing.

Qualifications: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates with an interest in digital marketing and publishing are preferred.

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $20 - $20 / Hourly

Digital Marketing & eCommerce Internship - New York

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 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.

👉 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.

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

The Digital Marketing & eCommerce team is looking for creative individuals for our digital marketing internship.

The team works on titles from every Sourcebooks imprint at the cutting edge of digital advertising, social media, and email marketing. The Digital Marketing Intern at Sourcebooks would be supporting our Audience Development and Audiobook Marketing teams, working on social media, email, admin, and content marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with scheduling and production of digital and audiobook social media content
Prepare materials and research participants for influencer outreach
Join in the content creation and planning for email marketing across Sourcebooks’ imprints
Assist in building audiobook marketing plans for upcoming titles
Support digital and audiobook marketing campaigns by creating assets and coordinating mailings
Perform administrative tasks as required

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.