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| Title: | Editorial Intern, Basic Books |
| Description: | Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books, a Hachette Book Group company, is seeking an intern in our Editorial Department for the 2019-2020 academic year, running from September 23-December 13, 2019 and from February 3-April 24, 2020. The paid internship is 16 hours per week, at $15 per hour. The internship offers an opportunity to learn about different aspects of non-fiction book publishing, and particularly the work of book editors, while performing the day-to-day responsibilities described below. Scheduling is flexible, although we recommend that you attend our Wednesday morning Editorial Board meeting, where we discuss book proposals under consideration for acquisition.
Please provide a Resume AND a Cover Letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and in Basic Books. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE -Work with editorial assistants and editors to write sales and marketing copy and other materials -Research comparable works -Review book proposals and write reader’s reports -Perform administrative duties, including book mailings -Assist in the submission of books for prizes and awards -Attend and contribute in editorial and marketing meetings |
| Requirements: | SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
-Strong academic and extracurricular record -A passion for serious non-fiction, and a strong interest in learning about book publishing generally and editorial acquisitions specifically -Excellent verbal and written communications skills -Must be highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail-oriented -Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively -Must demonstrate imagination, creativity, original thinking, and ability to take initiative -Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | New York, New York |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply via the link below: https://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-book-group/job/o8hCafwV |
| Date Posted: | 7/25/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
