Publicity & Marketing Internship

Internships at Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.

The Peachtree Internship Program offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes experience in children’s publishing. Our interns work within a team-oriented environment and alongside publishing professionals in either the editorial or publicity & marketing department.

Our friendly work atmosphere facilitates exciting opportunities to garner knowledge from experienced professionals across multiple departments. Interns will attend staff meetings, mock acquisition discussions, and lunch and learns and are welcome participants in the publishing process.

Peachtree’s internships are unpaid positions and require a commitment of 10 – 15 hours per week for a term of 10 – 12 weeks.

Internship Terms:

• Summer Term: May – August
• Fall Term: September – December
• Spring Term: January – April

Application Deadlines:

• Summer Term: N/A
• Fall Term: N/A
• Spring Term: N/A

Interns are selected based on interest, experience, and academic coursework, but should also:

• Be at least junior or senior level college students. Graduate students and recent college graduates are welcome to apply.
• Demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn.
• Have an active interest in children’s literature and book publishing.

Publicity & Marketing Internship

The publicity department promotes our titles and authors through print, online media, and special events. A publicity & marketing intern’s responsibilities include the following:

• Developing media lists, press materials, and themed pitches.
• Responding to media inquiries by sending review copies.
• Assisting in press mailings.
• Developing content for blog posts and social media campaigns.
• Assisting with special projects.
• Assisting other departments as needed.

Interns should be strong writers, creative thinkers, and interested in pursuing a career in publishing or a related industry. A background in Public Relations, English, or related field and an interest in children’s and/or YA books is preferred. Graphic design skill is a plus.

To apply, complete the online application, and email your resume, cover letter, and a 1 – 2 page writing sample (on any subject or from class assignments) to publicity@peachtree-online.com.