Fiction Marketing Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opening

Position: Fiction Marketing Intern, Bethany House Publishers, Revell, and Haven

Department: Fiction Marketing

Reports to: Marketing Director

Position Type: Paid Internship

Location: Baker Publishing Group, Bloomington MN (preferred)

Position Objective:

Baker Publishing Group is accepting applications for a part-time fiction marketing intern for Bethany House Publishers, Revell, and Haven. Bethany House seeks to uplift readers' families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading Christian fiction. Revell publishes inspiring novels from a Christian perspective with readers that reaffirm our faith, celebrate beauty in the world, and move us to love more deeply. Haven shares clean & wholesome stories to come home to-books that offer warmth, connection, and a welcoming escape from everyday life. The internship will focus on the fiction marketing aspects of publishing while providing some exposure to other departments, as well.

Application Process:

The application process requires a resume and a cover letter, outlining:

1. a) Your observations on how Bookstagram, BookTok, BookTube, and/or influencers have impacted book trends and book buying.
2. b) Why you are interested in working in publishing
3. c) What you hope to learn from this internship

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Fiction Marketing Managers with campaign strategy and execution, including digital advertising, email marketing, social marketing, and retailer and distributor marketing
• Create social videos, graphics, photography, and additional content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Placing orders and preparing product mailings
• Perform influencer research, outreach, and influencer program support
• Perform market and category research
• Gather analytics and reporting of marketing activities
• Attend marketing and publishing staff meetings
• Event support
• Other duties as assigned by the fiction marketing team

Qualifications:

• Must be available to work 20-25 hours/week
• Must be available to work January to May 2027
• A passion for fiction publishing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in social media platforms
• Proficiency or ability to learn marketing tools like Asana, Canva, Sprout Social, and more
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and the ability to work well with others
• Preference will be given to those able to work one day a week at the office in Bloomington, Minnesota.
• Must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship program