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

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Penguin Random House invites applicants to its 20-week paid Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 internship in Marketing for children’s books, with opportunities in Penguin Young Readers School and Library and Random House Children's Books Digital Marketing. The program is remote, includes panels, networking, and a mentoring track, and pays $21/hour for 21 hours per week; eligibility includes U.S. residency, 18+, no degree required, and readiness to go full-time by June 2027. Apply by March 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST for sessions Sept 14–Nov 20, 2026 and Jan 18–Mar 26, 2027. Submit a resume and cover letter indicating preferred division, department, and children’s titles or genres; tailor your materials to showcase curiosity, initiative, and a passion for books, plus relevant skills like content creation, copywriting, or analytics.

Learn about the world of publishing!

Discover career opportunities with our MARKETING department in our CHILDRENS 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.

Some responsibilities 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
• Project management using Basecamp
• Copy writing for promotional items
• Assisting in select marketing book mailings
• Attending team meetings to help brainstorm promotional opportunities for titles
• Analytics reporting support

DIVISIONS/ DEPARTMENTS

The divisions/ departments seeking an intern may include:

Penguin Young Readers School and Library focusing on middle grade/ young adult titles

Random House Childrens Books focusing on Digital Marketing  

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), children’s titles (board books, picture books, middle grade, and/or YA), or 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: 287001