2026 Fall - 2027 Spring Internship Program: Marketing, Adult Books

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Penguin Random House’s Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 Internship Program offers a paid, remote 20-week opportunity in Marketing across adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Interns work 21 hours per week, gain exposure to the publishing process through panels, networking, and mentoring, and can move into full-time roles by June 2027. Duties include creating content for social and author campaigns, researching media contacts, assisting in mailings, and supporting sales marketing across divisions such as Random House, Crown, Knopf Doubleday, and more. Apply with a resume and a cover letter stating your preferred division and genres, highlighting curiosity and a love of books. Deadline March 16, 2026; pay $21/hour; 18+, US resident.

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Discover career opportunities with our MARKETING department in our ADULT divisions

WHO WE ARE

Our dedicated team of publishing professionals is committed to helping authors realize their very best work and to finding innovative new ways of bringing stories and ideas to audiences worldwide. Find your story in our books!

The Marketing department develops and implements creative marketing campaigns including advertising, social media, and bookstore displays. Marketers work closely with sales to learn what’s happening in the market and, to help them promote and share their enthusiasm about books and writers.

Divisions/ Departments

The Publishing divisions/ departments seeking an intern may include:

Random House, Crown, Storehouse Voices, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Audio, Penguin Backlist, Ten Speed Press, Avery Tarcher and Portfolio. 

Some responsibilities within these divisions/ departments may include: 

• Researching new media contacts, influencer, and brand partnerships for title marketing campaigns.
• Collaborating with the team to create content for author and imprint social media platforms.
• Assisting in marketing book mailings.
• Attending team meetings to help brainstorm promotional opportunities for titles.

We are also looking for interns to work within our Sales groups, specifically focusing on Specialty Retail and Direct Sales Marketing, Sales Library Marketing, International Sales Marketing and Consumer Marketing. 

Some responsibilities within these divisions/ departments may include:

• Account information management, site research and maintenance
• Creating postings and title lists for the retail sites and customers
• Drafting newsletters, email campaigns, social media content

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS

Penguin Random House offers an immersive 20-week PAID, REMOTE internship opportunity in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, available in our adult, children’s, and corporate divisions. Our interns are also exposed to the publishing process and our business through panels, networking events, and a mentoring program!

Your major doesn’t matter—we’re looking for curiosity, initiative, and a passion for books.

Application Deadline: March 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: September 14th, 2026 – November 20th, 2026 AND January 18th, 2027 – March 26th, 2027

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

• Available 21 hours/week for both sessions
• Ready to work full-time by June 2027 (no degree required)
• U.S. resident during the program
• 18+ years old

Pay: $21/hour

TO APPLY:

Submit a resume and required cover letter through our online application. In your letter, indicate your preferred division(s), department(s), or adult genre(s). Apply to the role that most interests you.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 287028