Publicity Intern - Summer

JOB OPENING

Position:
Summer 2026 Publicity Intern

Department: Publicity, Non-Fiction

Reports to: Senior Publicist

Position Type: Part-Time Paid Internship

Location: Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI, On-site

Baker Publishing Group is accepting applications for an intern for the Publicity Department, Non-Fiction. This position is up to 20 weeks in length, with a commitment of 20 hours per week.

The Publicity department works to expand visibility for our authors and titles by cultivating relationships with media, securing coverage, and connecting books with the readers who need them most.

The internship will focus on the publicity aspects of publishing while providing exposure to marketing, editorial, design, production, and sales as well.

Application Process

The application process requires a resume and a cover letter, outlining:

• Why you are interested in working in publishing

• What excites you about the publishing/publicity industry

• Your observations on the current media landscape (including television, radio, podcasts, print, and/or online) and how it has impacted book trends and book buying

• What you hope to learn from this internship

Responsibilities

• Capture and record media hits as needed

• Assist in maintaining and updating the team's database of key media contacts

• Create publicity templates and upload documents to Share Point

• Assist in creating press materials using Canva

• Research media outlet coverage of comparable titles to inform pitch strategies for upcoming releases

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating author/media interviews

• Attend all-staff meetings, publicity meetings, and joint marketing and publicity meetings

• Provide overall general support for the publicity team

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be ready to begin in May 2026 (we will work around school schedule)

• At least two years of college completed, majoring in Communications or a related field

• A passion for Christian publishing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to work well with others

• Must be over the age of 18

Compensation and Benefits

This is a paid internship. Academic credit can be provided by an intern's accredited institution, if desired.

Baker Publishing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recognizing the inherent diversity in the kingdom of God, Baker Book House Company is dedicated to the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the books we publish, in our community of employees, and in the way we conduct ourselves in our workplace and in the marketplace. Through our DEIB Advisory Council, we are actively seeking opportunities to advance the work of DEIB within our company, creating a more inclusive, representative, and welcoming workplace.

We intentionally seek to publish underrepresented voices in our books and to build strong relationships with our local community and the wider publishing industry.