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MAJOR TO JOB
Publishing is an apprenticeship industry, meaning that much of what a publishing professional needs to know will be learned on the job. Often, industry knowledge learned in one department is useful throughout the publishing house—allowing the opportunity to move between departments. But where to start? Put together with the help of several human resource experts, this guide to matching major with the appropriate publishing departments is a great way to determine your first steps.
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| Company Name: |
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS |
| Description: |
HarperCollins is currently looking for a full-time intern to work in an editorial capacity with the Publisher, Senior Editor, and Editorial Assistant. We are looking for a voracious reader who is tech savvy and familiar with social networking sites such as Twitter.
Intern tasks include:
• Reading submissions (fiction and non-fiction) and following up with readers reports
• Preparing author manuscripts, art, and other materials for transmittal to production
• Typing correspondence and memos
• Helping prepare sales and marketing materials
• Assisting our team as needed, including filing, photocopying, and mailings
• Doing internet research related to any of our titles and authors
Another important aspect of the Internship is to make full use of online promotion and viral marketing strategies. |
| Length of Internship: |
One Semester |
| Requirements: |
Applicant MUST be able to recieve college credit and be able to start as soon as possible. |
| Location: |
New York, NY |
| How To Apply For This Internship: |
Please email resume and cover letter to christine.rivera@harpercollins.com with subject line CR-EI. |
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