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Company Name: WENDY SHERMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Description: Wendy Sherman Associates is currently looking for an intern for the spring semester. Duties include reading and evaluating unsolicited submissions, writing reader's reports, and performing general office support duties such as filing and copying. We represent a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, and this is an excellent introduction to the publishing industry.
Length of Internship: 3 months, starting immediately.
Requirements: Juniors, seniors, and beyond of any major are encouraged to apply. Candidates should love reading, show a strong interest in making publishing their career, and have a good office demeanor.
Location: New York, NY
Payment: This internship is unpaid, but we will happily comply with any requirements for college credit.
How To Apply For This Internship: Please send your cover letter and resume to michelle@wsherman.com, with "internship" in the subject line.
URL www.wsherman.com
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