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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: |
ISLAND PRESS |
| Description: |
Island Press is a nonprofit organization that communicates ideas essential to solving environmental problems. Our books, products, and program activities help stimulate new ideas, educate professionals and the public, inspire environmental protection, and prepare the next generation of environmental leaders. We seek energetic and enthusiastic environmentalists for various intern positions in our Washington, DC headquarters. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with excellent organizational and computer skills and available 10-20 hours per week.
The marketing department seeks a detail-oriented individual eager to learn marketing for books on environmental issues. The intern will work in a general support role for all marketing initiatives. Intern will also have the opportunity to interact with other areas of publishing to learn more about the business. This internship is ideal for someone who wants a great introduction to the marketing and publishing fields. A proactive, detailed, creative individual with some office experience is the ideal fit! Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and Excel. Please include two non-academic writing samples.
Compensation & Benefit
• $60/week stipend
• Casual dress code
• Flexible scheduling (10-20 hours per week required)
• Employee discount of 50% on all Island Press titles
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| Length of Internship: |
Spring semester, start and end dates flexible |
| Location: |
Washington, DC |
| Application Due Date: |
open until filled. |
| Payment: |
Position is 10-20 hours per week and pays a stipend of $60/week. |
| How To Apply For This Internship: |
To apply send cover letter, resume and two non-academic writing samples to resumes@islandpress.org. No calls please. |
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www.islandpress.org |
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