Fiction Market Research & Amazon Publishing Intern

Catalyst Brand Strategy | Publishing Division
Remote | Part-Time Contractor

The Role

We are hiring a Fiction Market Research & Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) Intern to support structured Kindle launches and relaunches.

This is a junior publishing research position designed for someone who wants to understand how books succeed commercially on Amazon.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Loves fiction and genuinely gets excited about story structure
• Thinks analytically and notices patterns
• Enjoys spreadsheets and structured research
• Wants to learn marketplace psychology and algorithm behavior
• Is comfortable working in data-driven environments

This role is research-led and data-informed.

Creative writing is not the primary focus.

You will support the groundwork behind:

• Fiction keyword research
• Category positioning
• Competitor intelligence
• Title and description positioning research
• Cover trend research
• ARC tracking support
• Metadata documentation

You will not:

• Make final publishing decisions
• Access author publishing accounts
• Immediately manage advertising budgets

Training, templates, and weekly coaching are provided.

What Makes This Role Different

You will be trained in:

• Kindlepreneur-aligned fiction keyword research systems
• Amazon A–Z incognito research methodology
• Reverse ASIN competitor extraction
• Sales validation using Amazon Best Seller Rank
• Competition scoring and keyword viability assessment
• Conversion-aware packaging alignment
• Amazon review compliance guidelines
• Advertising policy fundamentals

You will learn how Amazon’s algorithm expands books based on keyword fit and conversion performance, and how research influences title, cover, and description decisions.

Hours & Compensation

• 10 to 20 hours per week
• $4 to $6 USD per hour depending on experience
• Remote contractor role
• 1 active title at a time during first 60 days
• Weekly check-in with Publishing Strategist

Performance review at 90 days with potential rate adjustment based on competency, accuracy, and reliability.

Growth Opportunity

This role includes a structured pathway into Amazon Ads support and eventual campaign management for high performers.

After demonstrating strong research competency, you may:

• Assist with campaign setup
• Upload and organize keyword targeting
• Monitor weekly ad metrics
• Recommend keyword refinements

High performers may eventually manage small Amazon Ads budgets.

Commission eligibility begins only after formal transition into campaign management.

Commission structure:

• 3% to 5% of net profit generated from Amazon Ads campaigns directly managed
Net profit is calculated after ad spend and platform fees.
Training is provided before any advertising responsibility is assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Strong written English
• Comfortable using Google Sheets or Excel
• High attention to detail
• Analytical thinker
• Reliable internet connection
• Genuinely interested in fiction publishing

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Kindlepreneur methodology
• Experience using Publisher Rocket
• Basic understanding of Amazon Best Seller Rank
• Interest in crime and thriller genres
• Ability to communicate progress clearly and consistently

Application Requirements

Please submit:

• Your favorite fiction genre and why
• One bestselling fiction book and what drives its commercial appeal
• A sample spreadsheet, if available
• Your weekly availability
• Your hourly rate
• Confirmation of reliable internet access


Shortlisted candidates will complete a paid research task.