Sourcebooks · 1 month ago
Summer Internship - Metadata and Strategic Planning
Naperville, IL
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSourcebooks is the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., known for its bestselling books where creativity and innovation meet. The Metadata and Strategic Planning Summer Internship offers college students hands-on experience in book publishing, focusing on the critical role of metadata and its optimization for discoverability.
BooksPublishing
Responsibilities
Reviewing metadata health and identifying opportunities for improvement
Categorizing titles and applying metadata rules consistently across lists
Adding and refining keywords to strengthen discoverability
Suggesting BISAC updates and ensuring accurate subject classification
Using data insights to prioritize descriptive copy optimization
Learning best practices in online merchandising and understanding how metadata influences retail performance
Supporting project management tasks for the Summer Sprints program and other strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing
Ability to contribute meaningfully to projects
Willingness to collaborate with publishing professionals
Interest in how ideas can impact readers
Desire to gain hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns
Ability to work 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote)
Strong communication skills as demonstrated in cover letter
Preferred
Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads
Company
Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is a publishing house focused on publishing books under many categories, including romance novels, gift books, and more.
Founded in 1987
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-06-12
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