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| Company Name: | BERRETT-KOEHLER PUBLISHERS |
| Description: | Be a Digital Publishing Intern for Berrett-Koehler Publishers
No matter where you want to get hired, a proven expertise at drawing traffic to websites will serve as a gold star on your resume and make you stand out from the crowd. As our Digital Publishing Intern, you’ll not only master this skill, but gain an insider’s view on the book publishing industry. We’ll coach you how to write killer articles, format them in HTML, promote them on social media, and analyze their impact with Google Analytics. By observing meetings with editors and authors, you’ll learn how to craft a message which catches the public’s attention. This skill is vital for anyone who wants to change the world and make a difference. Berrett-Koehler Publisher’s Inc. is a mission-driven publishing company that specializes in books that make the world a better place. Our books call for change in society, reform in business, and transformation in individual’s lives. About 50% of the books we publish deal specifically with reforming business to make it more just, sane, and humane. As you might expect from this, we have a very warm and welcoming workplace environment which many former interns have praised. Blog posts from recent interns: http://bkcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/10-reasons-why-berrett-koehler-is-a-great-place-for-interns http://bkcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/book-publishing http://www.bkconnection.com/who-moved-my-seat.asp |
| Length of Internship: | 9/1/14 to 12/12/14 (dates are flexible) |
| Requirements: | Qualifications:
• Please note we compensate our interns in school credit, not money, so you must be a current student. All majors welcome. • Strong sense of humor • Cares about our company’s mission • Interest in refining computer skills & writing skills • Enjoyment of social media |
| Location: | Oakland, CA |
| How To Apply For This Internship: | If you would like to apply, please email the following to cashlock (at) bkpub (dot) com.
• Instead of a long cover letter, simply write 1-3 sentences on why you’d like to be our Digital Publishing intern. • Give us links to any public social media profiles you might have (no need to share private profiles.) • Attach a resume • Attach or link some samples of your past writing, preferably a variety. Things you have done for school, outside school, etc. |
