Avalon Travel seeks an intern who would like to learn more about consumer and brand marketing in the publishing industry. We publish Rick Steves and Moon Travel Guides, two of the top brands in travel reference. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in English, Marketing, Communications, Design, or related fields who have an earnest interest in book publishing!

Avalon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of travelers and readers. People of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disabled individuals, and/or people with backgrounds historically excluded from the publishing industry are encouraged to apply.

Who you are:

• Self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in social media and have demonstrated interest in brand messaging, copywriting, or content creation
• Able to work collaboratively with a remote team and contribute insights
• Can perform basic spreadsheet operations and use track changes in a Word or Google Doc
• Willing to ask questions and have good follow-up on tasks

You will learn how to:

• Send review copy mailings for titles via our in-house system
• Design digital assets and print materials for sales and consumer marketing
• Approach social media campaign planning and assist with multi-channel content creation
• Research media contacts and draft pitch emails for upcoming titles
• Evaluate marketing goals and monitor digital advertising and website analytics

Duration: 14-28 hours per week for 10 weeks starting in late January or February

Pay rate: $15/hr or the local minimum wage, whichever is higher

Location: This is a remote work position, however an intern in the San Francisco Bay Area has the option to arrange in-person time with select staff in Avalon’s Berkeley office location.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter (Microsoft Word Doc or PDF) via Jobvite.

Want to read up on us before you write your cover letter? Visit the Hachette Book Group website, www.moon.com, or find us @moonguides on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Pinterest.

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.

Salary will vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more.