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Trade Publicity Internship, Summer 2026
W. W. Norton & Company
NYC, NY
Magazine/News/Digital Journalism
Print/Online
Public Relations
Company Information
W. W. Norton and its fellow imprint, Liveright, are looking for interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing that includes educational lunch sessions and networking within the intern class.
Qualifications
- You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change.
- You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills.
- You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
- You have a passion for learning and ideas.
- You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work part-time hours
Duties
- Strategizing publicity approaches to our books and researching appropriate press contacts
- Assembling media contact lists covering broad themes and subjects (i.e. "art history", "literature in translation", etc.)
- Drafting and writing pitch letters to be sent to reviewers, editors, and producers
- Compiling press kits, revising press releases, and composing Author Q&As
- Brainstorming ideas for unconventional event venues (i.e., museums) and speaking opportunities for authors beyond the established realm of bookstores
