Marketing Intern

6 days ago

Richmond, VA, United States Humarq Business Partners Full time

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

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