Publishing, Marketing & Distribution Intern - Remote

Amplify Stories. Support Young Creators. Shape the Future of Digital Publishing. 
Location: Remote | Internship Duration: 120–365 Days

Zoo Media is expanding its creative ecosystem into books, magazines, educational materials, and multimedia publishing — and we’re building a team of passionate interns to help bring these projects to life. Our mission is to empower youth and emerging creators through accessible storytelling, digital literacy, and innovative media platforms.

We’re seeking energetic, curious, and creative interns who want hands‑on experience in publishing, marketing, advertising, and distribution. You’ll work across national and international platforms such as Amazon, OverDrive, Barnes & Noble Press, Scribd, and more — gaining real‑world experience inside a growing digital publishing operation.

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Role Focus

As a Publishing, Marketing & Distribution Intern, you’ll support the promotion, launch, and distribution of Zoo Media’s books, magazines, and educational publications. You’ll learn how to market creative works, optimize metadata, manage listings, and build outreach strategies for schools, libraries, bookstores, and digital platforms.

This is the perfect internship for someone interested in publishing, digital marketing, media sales, or content distribution.

What You’ll Learn & Contribute To

Publishing Marketing & Outreach

• How to promote books, magazines, and educational materials to libraries, schools, bookstores, and online retailers.
• How to build press lists, outreach strategies, and targeted marketing campaigns.
• How to support direct‑to‑consumer and institutional sales funnels.

Platform Operations

• How to list, launch, and promote titles on platforms such as:
  • Amazon KDP
  • OverDrive
  • Scribd
  • Barnes & Noble Press
  • Additional digital and print‑on‑demand platforms
• How to manage metadata, keywords, categories, and SEO for publishing.

Digital Marketing & Advertising

• Social media strategy for publishing (organic + paid).
• Email marketing campaigns and newsletter promotion.
• Keyword optimization, metadata structuring, and search visibility techniques.
• Cross‑platform promotional strategy from print to digital.

Content & Campaign Support

• Assist with marketing copy, promotional materials, and digital advertising assets.
• Support outreach to educators, librarians, bookstores, and youth‑serving organizations.
• Collaborate with editorial, design, and media teams to ensure cohesive messaging.

Top Skills You’ll Build

• Digital marketing for publishing (SEO, email, metadata)
• Advertising strategy across social and publishing platforms
• Market research & audience targeting
• Campaign planning & distribution logistics
• Platform operations (Amazon, OverDrive, Scribd, B&N Press)
• CRM and sales pipeline management
• Cross‑department collaboration with editorial, design, and media teams

Your Qualifications

• Interest in publishing, communications, marketing, media sales, or digital content.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with tools like Amazon KDP, Canva, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, or similar platforms (preferred but not required).
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, Google Workspace, and basic analytics tools.
• Highly organized, deadline‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
• Collaborative, proactive, and eager to learn quickly.

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience in the publishing industry.
• Exposure to Amazon and direct distribution models for books and magazines.
• Hands‑on skills in marketing, advertising, and outreach.
• Training in cross‑platform strategy from print to digital sales.
• Mentorship from professionals in publishing, media, and brand strategy.
• A strong foundation for careers in media sales, publishing, digital marketing, or creative operations.
• Potential pathway to an apprenticeship or full‑time role based on performance.

Academic Credit: 
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator before accepting the offer to confirm eligibility.

Onboarding Windows

• January 1–5 – Winter
• April 1–5 – Spring
• June 1–5 – Summer
• August 1–5 – Fall
• October 1–5 – Winter

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