Fall 2024 Design Intern, Basic Books
Description
Hachette Book Group’s internship program offers students an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest. To learn more about the company, visit our career site: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/
Program dates: September – December
ON-SITE: position will be based in our NY office on a two-day per week hybrid schedule or fully remote. Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.
Weekly schedule: 10 hours per week, schedule flexible
Pay rate: $16/hour
As an HBG Design Intern at Basic Books, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings.
Graphic Design Intern Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with and assist the Basic Books Group’s marketing team on the concept and creation of all promotional graphics
- Contribute to marketing campaign brainstorming
- Tasks include, but not limited to designing social media banners, Amazon A+ content, print and digital ads, postcards, bookmarks, and flyers
- Attend 1-on-1, team, and departmental meetings
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, color, and other graphic design fundamentals
- Experience with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva
- Strong creative and analytical skills
- Compelling portfolio of graphic design work
- Enthusiasm for books
- An interest in non-fiction
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group 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.