FHASS-Exclusive Internship

is an independent literary publisher, specialising in short fiction; it is also a literature development agency, hosting conferences, creative writing workshops, writers days, and book events. These are hands-on, largely in-person internships focusing on digital marketing, with the express aim of driving engagement with Comma's authors, forthcoming books, backlist titles, on-going series, and an array of different literary and publishing events to be hosted by Comma throughout the summer and autumn, working with all members of the team. Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role. FHASS Students: CV & Cover Letter Appointment You can with the Employability Officer for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences for queries you may have about your CV and / or Cover Letter. If you have a CV and / or Cover Letter you would like reviewing please upload to your booking at least 24-hours before the appointment time.,

• Digital Marketing:
• To carry out market research into existing digital networks - influencers, bloggers, vloggers/youtubers, and other types of gatekeepers - that might offer access to new audiences for specific, forthcoming books
• To devise and implement a multifaceted social media campaign for a host of forthcoming books, through extensive scheduled content, with an emphasis on video (TikTok and Insta reels)
• To devise and implement a series of social media campaigns to re-engage readerships with Comma's on-going series (these series include: Reading the City, Futures' Past, the BBC National Short Story Award, history into fiction, science-into-fiction, history-into-fiction, etc)
• To assist with publicity for forthcoming books (researching potential press opportunities and contacting journalists, etc)
• To contribute to the Comma Blog and initiate conversations/invite contributions
• To proof, maintain and correct any omissions in existing website content relating to backlist books, You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK. Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Share Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit


• Confident use of digital tools (including social media in-app video creation, content scheduling, etc.)
• An interest in learning to use a range of digital tools, and social media platforms (not just TikTok, Instagram, X/Bluesky, but also discussion platforms like Substack, podcasts, etc.)
• Ability to research as directed, and resourcefulness to initiate new research to fulfil given goals
• Have a keen eye for details
• Experience and interest in both contemporary literature/publishing and marketing as a method of communication
• Good time management and organisational skills
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
• Business Development
• Creativity
• Curiosity
• Collaboration
• Commercial Awareness
• Excersising Professional Judgement