Spring Marketing Intern

Summary: Assist Marketing team with various while gaining hands-on experience in the publishing industry.

This position is based out of our downtown Minneapolis headquarters, with the possibility of hybrid.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be an active member of the Marketing team by supporting all efforts.
2. Coordinate and send publicity mailings as directed by Publicist.
3. Assist with the early review and review tracking process.
4. Help to maintain and update various company websites and databases.
5. Send out books, catalogs, and other materials as necessary.
6. Create social media marketing and help develop social media content for the company.
7. Write, proof, and edit various marketing materials, including but not limited to: advertisements, catalogs, flyers, press releases, discussion guides, and social media content to ensure top quality messaging.
8. Assist with special projects as appropriate.
9. Perform other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary Skills:

1. Excellent organizational and time management skills
2. Strong writing ability and basic computer experience, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
3. Professional communication skills by email, telephone, and in person with editors, producers, authors, and colleagues
4. Social media and/or design experience preferred
5. A strong interest in children’s book publishing and a love of reading is a must

Education: At least two years of undergraduate work in a Library Science Technology, English, Communications, or Marketing major or related field

What’s in it for you: You’ll finish your internship at Lerner with a diverse portfolio of marketing content, an understanding of social media strategy, and a working knowledge of the publishing industry. This is a paid internship for which college credit can be granted.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The duties and responsibilities for this position have been analyzed. On that basis, this position has been determined to be non-exempt.
It is the policy of Lerner Publishing Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance, or any other class protected under applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Please send resumes or any general employment inquires to:
Joyce Hutchinson
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
241 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
jhutchinson@lernerbooks.com

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