From receipt of the manuscript to the public release of each book, publishing interns learn all the steps involved in making a book a marketable item. Interns will also assist with the distribution process of each book, and will work to help maintain positive relationships with clients.
Duties
- Create and edit catalog content and assist with distribution of catalog to nationwide booksellers
- Gather content for sell sheets and help create other marketing documents
- Help brainstorm alternative titles for books
- Help develop unique sales handles for each book
- Research aspects of the book industry including trends and innovations
- Collect book information for company websites
- Assist with maintaining authors' listings on Internet distribution websites
Qualifications
- Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Personable, organized and dedicated
Preferred Majors
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Communications
*Our internship opportunities are un-paid and are available for course credit throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters, though you do not need to receive course credit to participate.
To apply for an internship position, e-mail your resume and cover letter with the semester and position(s) you are seeking in the subject line to internships@bookpros.com. Also, please include one writing sample with your resume. Any paper from an English, History, or Communications class is acceptable.
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