Marketing Intern - Book Launch Campaign (Remote)

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Humarq Business Partners

Marketing Intern - Book Launch Campaign (Remote)

Richmond, VA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Marketing Intern - Book Launch Campaign

    The Opportunity

    Humarq Business Partners has been tasked with developing a marketing plan for the debut novel of an exciting new author. We're hiring 3 Marketing Interns to execute a comprehensive 6-month pre-launch campaign (January–June 2026). This isn't coffee-fetching or busy work. You'll be running an actual book launch campaign from the ground up, creating viral content, building community engagement, and driving pre-orders for a major commercial release. Successful candidates my be offered full-time employment at the conclusion of the internship.

    What You'll Do

    • Develop and execute social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter)
    • Create engaging content including campaign posts, short-form videos, and character features
    • Manage social sharing contest and early access campaign
    • Build and grow email subscriber list
    • Track engagement metrics and adjust strategy based on performance
    • Coordinate ARC (Advance Reader Copy) distribution and review management

    What We're Looking For

    2 positions: Marketing/Communications focus

    • Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends (especially BookTok)
    • Experience creating engaging visual and written content
    • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
    • 1K+ social media following preferred (shows platform understanding)

    1 position: English/Creative Writing/Journalism focus

    • Exceptional writing skills for book marketing context
    • Understanding of YA literature market
    • Ability to craft compelling copy for emails, social posts, and promotional materials
    • Journalism or creative writing background preferred

    Compensation & Benefits

    • This is an unpaid internship offering significant professional development opportunities:
    • Real campaign experience you can showcase in your portfolio
    • Direct mentorship from experienced marketing professional
    • Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
    • Potential for paid full-time position if campaign succeeds
    • Potential for credit in book acknowledgments
    • First access to unreleased content and behind-the-scenes materials

    Time Commitment

    • January–June 2026 (6 months)
    • Flexible schedule: ~15-20 hours per week
    • Remote work (work from anywhere)
    • Team meetings via video call (schedule TBD based on intern availability)

    Qualifications

    • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, English, Journalism or a related field.
    • Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus.
    • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to details.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Prior experience in marketing or internships in related fields is a plus but not required.

    Benefits

    • Gain valuable experience and insight into the marketing processes of a book launch.
    • Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
    • Mentorship opportunities with experienced marketing professionals.
    • Opportunity to contribute creatively to meaningful projects.
    • Potential for career growth and full-time opportunities based on performance.

    If you are enthusiastic about marketing and/or creative writing and eager to contribute to a dynamic book launch campaign, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and help bring this exciting project to life!