Book Marketing Internship — Spring/Summer 2026

the future of agency (tfoa) is looking for a creative, detail-oriented book marketing intern to join us for a part-time, 12-week internship with the option to extend. This role will work with the Senior Marketing Director and Campaign Managers on company-wide initiatives and projects, with a deep focus on marketing and media research and drafting pitch materials, among other responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Research and update influencer, organization, and other contact mailing lists

• Update and organize CRM (customer relationship management) records

• Write and create materials for marketing campaigns, including pitch letters, social media graphics, PowerPoint or Canva decks, etc.

• Create audience insights, social listening, SEO, and metadata reports for campaigns and projects, with support and training from Campaign Managers

• Update Goodreads and Bookbub for clients to optimize discoverability of their books

• Work with Founder and Campaign Managers to develop workflows, team documents, best practice guides, and campaign templates

• Manage new client onboarding tasks, such as client folder setup and updating project grids

• Add tasks to Asana (project management software) according to project timelines

• Communicate project statuses regularly with team members via Slack or Asana

Who You Are:

• A lifelong learner looking to expand your knowledge base of marketing, social media, and other creative skill sets

• A team player with excellent communication skills

• Passionate about books, marketing, digital content, and/or social media 

• Highly organized with great attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.

• Comfortable taking ownership of your work

• Reliable, responsive, and efficient

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university program, or a recent graduate within the past year

• Interns must be 18 years of age or older

• Interns must be present in the United States for the duration of employment and must be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Familiarity with Asana, Slack, Google Drive, Hubspot, and/or various social media scheduling tools is a plus, but not required

• Prior internship experience in publishing, marketing, or advertising is a plus 

• Knowledge of the reading community and passion for books is a plus

Commitment & Details:

• 15 hours per week, with the ability to work a flexible schedule within tfoa’s core working hours (10-5 ET, M-F)

• 12-week commitment, with a flexible start date (targeting late-April) and the option to extend beyond 12 weeks

• Compensation is $17/hour

• This position is fully remote—candidates must provide their own computer and reliable internet access.

About the future of agency LLC:

• the future of agency, a new book marketing and publishing consulting company, was founded in October 2022 by a Big 5 marketing veteran.

• We are one of the only full-service book marketing and publishing consulting agencies in the industry. 

• Our clients include authors from major publishers, indie presses, hybrid publishers, and indie authors across all genres from adult fiction and nonfiction to picture books, middle grade, and YA. 

• We believe there is a reader out there for every book, and it is our job to find those readers for our clients.

• Our team uses a mix of our proven methods for systematic book marketing and an exploration of new marketing tactics to find the right readers for every book—driving sales through focused, creative campaigns.

• We do not tolerate racism, discrimination, or misogyny of any kind, and strive every day to create an equitable and inclusive environment for our employees, clients, and partners.

• We prioritize a culture of learning and embrace opportunities at all levels to both teach and learn new skills.

• We are a fully remote company with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY.

the future of agency LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to info@thefutureofagency.com with the subject line: Marketing Internship: {your first and last name}.