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Company Name:	W. W. NORTON & COMPANY
Description:	The college division at W. W. Norton & Company is seeking a fall intern (January-April) to assist with editorial projects in the Composition & Rhetoric department. The internship will offer insight into the editorial, marketing, and sales aspects of textbook publishing. Responsibilities will vary, but will include assisting with the preparation of manuscripts, researching market data, performing database work, organizing book reviews, assisting with various stages of production, and performing other administrative tasks.
Length of Internship:	3 months, 20 hours per week
Requirements:	Candidates should have strong research and writing skills, be detail-oriented and organized, be comfortable working independently in an office environment, and have an interest in learning about textbook publishing. Those with an interest in writing and rhetoric are especially encouraged to apply. Specific work hours are flexible, but interns usually work 3 or 4 days per week for a total of 20 hours. Juniors, seniors, and recent college graduates preferred.
Location:	New York, NY
Payment:	$11/hour
How To Apply For This Internship:	To apply, please e-mail your résumé and cover letter as an email attachment to: Claire Wallace (cwallace@wwnorton.com).