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Company Name:	HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY
Description:	The intern will assist with the day-to-day operations of the General Interest Editorial department. The intern will learn about the book production process and provide assistance as needed (e.g, reading and formatting draft manuscripts, organizing photo insert materials, securing permissions). Other responsibilities will include reading submissions and drafting manuscript reports and letters in response to submissions; compiling publication history on house authors; and researching prospective authors and book topics. The intern will also perform standard administrative work such as mailings, filing, and processing invoices.
Length of Internship:	Candidates must be available for an internship duration of at least three months, and up to six months.
Requirements:	The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn about publishing, a knowledge of and interest in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s list, basic computer skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to work well individually and as a member of a group, an eye for detail, good judgment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take initiative.
Location:	New York City, NY
How To Apply For This Internship:	To apply for this position, please click on the following URL: http://bit.ly/1nimNkt
URL	www.hmhco.com