Editorial Intern |
| May. 01, 2009 - May. 30, 2010 |
| Location: | Guilford, CT |
| Salary Range: | Unpaid |
| Employment Type: | Other |
| Department: | Editorial |
| Description: | This is an unpaid internship.
To aid editors in all areas of editorial duties in the book creation process while developing skills publishing. |
| Duties: | Some duties include:
• Master files and author contract filing
• Indexing
• Competition research
• QS data entry
• Art returns
• Ordering books/pulling contracts for upcoming seasons
• Create Profit and Loss statements for potential titles (P&L’s)
• Create Comp title Grids
• Create photo logs
• Write catalog copy
• Write tip sheets
• Write cover copy
• Research the internet
• Enter information into our data base
• File for CIP and Copyright
• Order comp copies
• Filing (limited) and copy work (limited)
• Make corrections for reprint file
• Review submissions
• Copy and bind sample chapters or books and send out for blurbs
• Phone calls
• Limited editing
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| Qualifications: | Characteristics:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with a group
• Self starter and Team player willing to learn
• Ability to take direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prioritize as necessary
• Flexible with their schedule when needed
Qualifications:
• English or Communications Major is welcome but we would like someone who has experience in English, writing, and/or journalism
• Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel
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