Marketing Intern - Book Launch Campaign (Remote) at Humarq Business Partners

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Community Engagement, Email Marketing, Engagement Metrics Tracking, ARC Distribution, Writing Skills, Understanding of YA Literature, Graphic Design Tools, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Self-Motivation, Fast-Paced Environment Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

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 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 may 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: Gain valuable experience and insight into the marketing processes of a book launch Direct mentorship from experienced marketing professional Work remotely with a flexible schedule Letter of recommendation upon successful completion Potential for career growth and full-time opportunities based on performance 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. 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!

Responsibilities

Interns will develop and execute a social media strategy, create engaging content, and manage community engagement for a book launch campaign. They will also track engagement metrics and coordinate the distribution of Advance Reader Copies.