Position Description
The Publicity department is excited to offer a paid, in-person internship for those passionate about books and eager to learn more about publishing and book publicity campaigns. Interns will be responsible for drafting galley letters and press materials, organizing book mailings to media and helping with other aspects of general departmental organization. There will also be an opportunity to research media outlets, organize and circulate press clippings, and assist with book award submissions. Interns can expect to learn how a book is launched into the world, from its early stages as a galley to its appearance on bookstore shelves and in magazine pages.

Qualifications
Interns must have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate professionalism, as well as be task- and detail-oriented with an ability to start and finish projects assigned to them on time with a high level of personal organization. Interns should be self-starters, have an ability and willingness to tackle any task at hand, be adaptable to rearranging priorities in a high-paced environment, and have an interest in the publishing industry, preferably in publicity.

Time Period and Compensation
The intern must be available to come into our New York City offices at least two days a week (preferably Mondays and Thursdays) with a third day which can be remote if preferred. The internship will last approximately six months (early April – October) and will be paid $20 an hour.

How To Apply
Please send pdfs of your resume and cover letter to intern@groveatlantic.com and include “Summer 2026 Publicity Internship” in the subject line.

We are committed to making publishing an increasingly inclusive and equitable industry and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, races, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and disability statuses. We particularly invite those who have not yet had traditional publishing experience to apply.

Applications for the Summer 2026 Publicity Internship open February 24 and close March 18. 

Grove Atlantic, Inc. is a medium-sized trade book publisher consisting of five imprints, Grove Press, Atlantic Monthly Press, Atlantic Crime, Black Cat and Roxane Gay Books. We publish literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and translations.

We are pleased to offer internships to aspiring publishing professionals who wish to learn more about the industry and explore an area of interest in either editorial, subsidiary rights, or sales, marketing, and publicity. Internships are organized on a seasonal basis  as outlined below. Internship openings with up-to-date requirements and deadlines will be posted 2-3 months prior to the listed start date. However, candidates are welcome to submit their resume and cover letter at any time throughout the year, and their application will be kept on file for the next internship recruitment cycle.

• Fall: September—December

• Winter: January—May

• Summer: May—August

We look for people who have a passion for books, are high-energy, take initiative, possess strong communication skills, and work effectively with others. We are committed to making publishing an increasingly inclusive and equitable industry and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, and disability statuses. We particularly invite those who have not yet had traditional publishing experience to apply. To apply for an internship, please send your resume and cover letter detailing your interests to intern@groveatlantic.com with the relevant department name and season in the subject line.