Marketing Intern - Book Launch Campaign (Remote)
Marketing Intern - Book Launch Campaign
The Opportunity
Humarq Business Partners has been tasked with launching 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.
What You'll Do
2 positions: Marketing/Communications focus
The Opportunity
Humarq Business Partners has been tasked with launching 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.
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
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)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.