Marketing Intern for Book Publisher

Greenleaf Book Group is an Austin-based independent book publisher and distributor dedicated to empowering authors and helping ideas thrive. With a full suite of services supporting the development of an author’s dedicated brand and audience, we place a heavy emphasis on serving as a creative agency to take our clients’ content from an idea all the way to bookstore shelves. We help our clients compete by maximizing quality, opening distribution channels, creating awareness within the book industry, and building successful brands.

Greenleaf has been named to Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing companies in America and Austin Business Journal’s Fast 50 list of fastest-growing companies in Austin.

We are currently accepting applications for a PAID and FOR CLASS CREDIT marketing internship. Our internship program provides a sneak peek into the book industry's inner workings–from production to distribution and sales with a focus on book marketing, publicity, and author branding strategies. You'll be a valuable part of a fun, dedicated, small team, and will learn about book publishing, marketing, publicity, branding, and more. Predominantly remote position with some necessary in-office work days for meetings and book mailings.

To apply, please send a resume AND cover letter addressing why you are interested in working with Greenleaf, what you are interested in learning during this internship, and your availability to mmyers[at]greenleafbookgroup.com.

Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

For more information on Greenleaf Book Group and what we do, visit http://greenleafbookgroup.com/our\-work

List of Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain podcast and influencer database
• Conduct research for various outreach campaigns and optimization services
• Build targeted distribution lists using media software
• Uploading promotional excerpts to Greenleaf's online channels
• Submit books to retailers and partners monthly for eBook promotion
• Create book giveaways on Goodreads.com
• Create promotional assets for book awards and bestseller rankings via Canva.
• Upload book information to NetGalley.com
• Assist with file uploads for retailer excerpting
• Opportunity to participate in book titling meetings
• Review potential client submissions
• Work in the office as needed to organize physical book mailouts for marketing purposes.

Required skills:

• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Thorough research skills
• A willingness to brainstorm, engage, and collaborate with the marketing/digital media marketing team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• An interest in the publishing industry
• Availability for video calls

Preferred:

• Ability to work 20-30 hours per week
• While this position is predominantly remote/virtual, some in office work will be necessary so we will only consider local candidates.
• Background in marketing, advertising, and/or journalism
• College Sophomore/Junior who is able to commit to a full semester preferred
• Basic familiarity with Mac OS
• Comfort drafting press releases, pitch letters, and brainstorming/outlining article ideas

Job Type: Internship, Part-time

Salary: $12.00 /hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78704