Marketing Design (Trade) Internship, Fall 2026
Who we are
Founded in 1923, W. W. Norton is the oldest and largest independent and employee-owned publishing house, publishing works of Nobel laureates, master teachers, and Pulitzer Prize winners. For over a century, Norton has been dedicated to achieving a common goal: to bring to readers and students enduring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as high-quality textbooks and digital learning tools.
About the internship
W. W. Norton is looking for interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing that includes educational lunch sessions and networking within the intern class. Your work if you become a Norton intern with the Trade Marketing team may include the following:
- Work closely with the W. W. Norton Trade Marketing team to support the department's creative needs for a wide range of genres, including works of history, science, fiction, economics, memoir, and more.
- Assist with conception, build-out, revision, and production of various print and digital projects which may include postcards, Amazon A+ content, email/social/web graphics, digital banner ads, promotional items, video posts, and/or product photography.
- Research social media trends
- Assist in social media to create graphic design or video posts that will cater to our audience
- Assist in setup of basic film shoots
- Adhere to brand guidelines and complete projects within deadlines
- Take part in brainstorming ideas and pitching design solutions
- Assist with general organizational and administrative work as needed
Qualifications:
- Graphic design, art, film or marketing/advertising background preferred
- Solid portfolio demonstrating basic knowledge of design fundamentals, creativity, and attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (primary), Adobe Premiere Pro (secondary), Illustrator, and InDesign
- An interest or basic knowledge of product photography, filming, and/or video editing.
- Collaborative approach to teamwork as well as ability to work independently
- Enthusiasm for design and creative problem-solving
- Ability to distill and implement feedback
- Animation and photography skills are a plus, but not necessary.
Why you’ll be a great fit
We are excited to add interns who bring diverse perspectives to Norton. The ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, and eager to learn more about the different facets of publishing. Here are some skills and qualities we look for in candidates:
- You are a college junior, senior, recent graduate, or someone looking to make a career change.
- You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills.
- You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
- You have a passion for learning and ideas.
- You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- You have a background in graphic design and have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign).
- You are interested in what makes people stop scrolling.
Internship details
- Interns are paid $17 per hour, subject to applicable law, and work a maximum of 20 hours weekly.
- Internship period is twelve weeks from 9/14/2026-12/4/2026
- Our workday is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time; specific work hours are flexible to accommodate an intern’s schedule.
- The trade marketing design internship will be in-person at our Manhattan office.
- Eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.