Summer Internship - International Marketing

International Marketing Summer Internship (Naperville, IL)

Ready to launch your career in book publishing? Join Sourcebooks, the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., and the home of an unparalleled number of bestselling books where creativity, innovation, and storytelling collide. We’re a team of passionate book lovers who bring extraordinary authors to readers in bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial ways.

👉 This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll contribute meaningfully to projects, collaborate with publishing professionals, and discover how your ideas can impact readers everywhere.

This internship is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing — especially the side that connects books with media, events, and promotion with the readers. You’ll get hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns, collaborating with passionate team members, and you’ll learn how publicity helps stories reach new audiences.

About the Program

• When: June 9 – August 13, 2026
• Where: Naperville, IL ($17.00/hourly)
• Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote)
• Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads

About the Department
At Sourcebooks, our International Marketing team extends the reach of our award-winning U.S. campaigns to readers around the world. Sitting within the International Sales team, we collaborate closely with our colleagues in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia/New Zealand—as well as our global retail and distribution partners—to deliver cohesive, high-impact marketing and publicity for Sourcebooks’ full range of authors and imprints. From international author events and influencer outreach to retail marketing, conventions, and geo-targeted digital campaigns, our work ensures that books across every genre connect with readers globally. Interns will gain hands-on experience in global campaign execution, cross-market collaboration, and the exciting intersection of creativity and strategy that drives international publishing success.

Key Responsibilities
Global Partner Communication and Support

• Assist with incoming requests from global partners, with guidance from the Associate Director and Associate Manager.
• Help update marketing reports and tracking grids including International Media, Cover Reveal, POS, and Event grids.

Marketing Material & Design Coordination

• Weekly marketing asset collection and distribution to international partners including covers, video content, social media graphics, A+ graphics, and more.
• Coordinate shipments of physical marketing materials to international retailers and partners from Naperville office.
• Compile and maintain international retailer links and create landing pages to support global pre-order campaigns, with guidance from Associate Director and Associate Manager.
• Assist with design projects for bespoke international marketing creative.
• Support preparations for the Frankfurt Book Fair catalogs and booth.

Influencer & Social Media Engagement

• Assist with international influencer mailings from Naperville office.
• Help ideate and post content on the Sourcebooks International Instagram account.
• Engage with international book influencers and online reading communities to build relationships and expand reach.

Your Cover Letter Matters — A Lot! 
We want to know why you want to intern at Sourcebooks. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us:

• Why publishing — and why Sourcebooks — excites you
• What you hope to learn and contribute
• How your creativity, curiosity, or love of books shines through

*Applications without a cover letter won’t be considered, so take the time to tell your story!

Why Sourcebooks? 

• Named #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024)
• Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies (2024)
• Over 300 million lives changed through books — and counting
• A culture built on creativity, innovation, and impact

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT - Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

Sourcebooks 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.