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:
- a) Your observations on how Bookstagram, BookTok, BookTube, and/or influencers have impacted book trends and book buying.
- b) Why you are interested in working in publishing
- 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