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| Title: | Editorial Intern - Adult Trade |
| Description: | Company Description
Established in 1998 and located in midtown Manhattan, Bloomsbury USA is a general interest publisher of adult and children’s books which has become known for both its high-quality fiction and non-fiction for adults and children as well as its extensive Academic publishing from the world’s most recognized experts. Bloomsbury is the publisher of Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones (National Book Award Fiction Winner), Roz Chast’s Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? (National Book Award Nonfiction Finalist), Dr. Louise Aronson’s Elderhood (Pulitzer Prize finalist), Carol Anderson’s White Rage (NBCC Criticism Winner), Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, and Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential; as well as works by award-winning writers Sam Quinones, Edmund White, and Mark Kurlansky and by bestselling writers Mary Pipher, Miriam Toews, Deborah Levy, Samantha Shannon and Elif Shafak. Bloomsbury is also the worldwide publisher of #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. At Bloomsbury, we welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees. For more information about Bloomsbury’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, please see our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Plan. Position Profile Bloomsbury is seeking an editorial intern for its Adult Trade team. We are a publisher of fiction and nonfiction trade titles located in Midtown/Herald Square. Bloomsbury is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Primary Responsibilities Since we are a small team, our interns are a key part of our day-to-day operations. As a Bloomsbury Adult editorial intern, you will work on a variety of projects that reflect the diverse aspects of trade publishing, including: • Mailings • Reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals • Research and metadata • Other duties as assigned |
| Requirements: | Qualifications
Ideal candidates are intelligent, detail-oriented, able to manage their own time, and strongly interested in a career in publishing. We are looking for creative and motivated individuals, who ideally have the following skills: • High level of familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel • Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook • Firm grasp of grammar and spelling, with a keen eye for detail • Ability to work efficiently and independently • Knowledge of social media platforms preferred Duration: We require a commitment of 20 hours a week. This position pays $15 per hour. We require complete commitment to the internship term, which will begin ASAP. In your application, please include a detailed cover letter that outlines the experience you hope to gain from this internship and a resume. While we appreciate every application we receive, we will only be contacting individuals we are considering for the position. We will begin contacting candidates immediately. Please note that incomplete or incorrect submissions will be immediately discarded. Pay close attention to this description and submission requirements in your application. |
| Company: | BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING |
| Location: | Location Please note that, due to COVID-19, this position will be working from home until further notice. Candidates must reside in CA, CT, FL, IL, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA and be able to commute to Bloomsbury USA’s New York City office full-time when the office re-opens. |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply for this job via our onboarding portal: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/179620/Bloomsbury-Publishing/Editorial-Intern-Adult-Trade Equal Opportunity Employment Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company has always followed, and will continue to follow, a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. |
| Date Posted: | 9/17/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
