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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: |
DENISE MARCIL LITERARY AGENCY, INC. |
| Description: |
Denise Marcil Literary Agency, Inc., a well-established literary agency located in the Flatiron District, seeks a responsible, extremely organized, well read, and enthusiastic intern with an interest in learning about the publishing industry.
Intern responsibilities are as follows: reading and evaluating manuscripts, vetting query letters, filing, tracking royalty statements, corresponding with authors and publishers, and general administrative duties. |
| Length of Internship: |
3-5 months, depending on applicant's availability |
| Requirements: |
The ideal candidate will have prior office experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task. We are looking for someone who is confident in their reading ability, takes initiative, and is able to represent the agencies professionally. |
| Location: |
New York, NY |
| Application Due Date: |
August 1, 2010 |
| Payment: |
This is an unpaid position. |
| How To Apply For This Internship: |
Please submit your resume along with a persuasive cover letter detailing your interest in the position to dmla@denisemarcilagency.com. Include both in the body of an email, as attachments will not be opened. |
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