2027 Summer Internship- Corporate Communications (NYC)

Want to spend your summer learning how one of the worlds largest publishers tells its story The HarperCollins Publishers Corporate Communications team is looking for an intern to join us. We shape the HarperCollins voice across internal communications media and public relations social media and corporate events partnering with senior leadership across the companys divisions and imprints. This is a unique opportunity to see how a global publisher reaches both its employees and the worldcollaborating with teams across HarperCollinss 120 imprints and 15 countries. Its perfect for a strong writer who is detail-oriented curious and an enthusiastic self-starter.

The Corporate Communications intern will assist the Corporate Communications team with daily tasks which may include:

• Writing employee-centric content for company intranet newsletters and memos.
• Drafting press releases building media lists and monitoring coverage for corporate announcements and campaigns.
• Helping to develop and schedule content for HarperCollinss corporate LinkedIn channels and tracking how posts perform.
• Designing basic graphic assets in Canva for social campaigns announcements and initiatives.
• Drafting congratulatory letters to authors who hit the New York Times bestseller list.
• Researching and writing projects spotlighting HarperCollins milestones and authors.
• Pitching in on content planning special projects and day-to-day team support.

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week from June 7 August 12 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors recent graduates masters students or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Applicants mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter arerequired; applicationswithout acover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to Hiring Team.
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or masters program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong writing proofreading and copyediting abilities.
• Energetic self-reliant and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A positive attitude eagerness to learn and a creative resourceful mindset.
• Coursework or interest in communications public relations journalism English or a related field is a plus; all majors welcome.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism to communicate effectively with leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with LinkedIn and Canva is a plus.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability email us at . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

The deadline to apply is October 1 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.