FHASS-Exclusive Internship: Digital Marketing Assistant (x2), Comma Press
Closing Date: 17/05/2026

Please note: this internship is only available to current students registered on a degree scheme in the Faculty of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University.  If you apply for this role the information within your application will be shared with the recruiting organisation.

Comma Press 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 book a 20 minute appointment 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.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Preferred Start Date: 29 June 2026

End Date: 31 July 2026

Interview Date: w/c 8 June 2026

Working Hours / Pattern: 70 hours in total over a four-week period, with at least 60% time in the office (Manchester), between two and six days a week (excluding Friday).  Hours by agreement between the successful candidate and Comma Press.

Location: Studio 510a, Hope Mill, 113 Pollard Street, Manchester M4 7JA (at least 60% time in the office)

• 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