Summer 2021 Marketing Intern, Grand Central Publishing

 Hachette Book Group offers paid summer internships to students and recent graduates interested in a career in book publishing. Our summer internship program, which runs from June 7th – August 13th and allows interns to work 28 hours per week, offers students an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest.

To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in executing marketing initiatives such as mailings, outreach, brand partnerships, etc.
• Coordinate meeting schedules for status meetings, author/agent conference calls, marketing department meetings, etc.
• Compile and distribute agendas for GCP marketing and sales meetings.
• Compile marketing and sales recap reports, launch reports, and coop for meetings and author presentations.
• Write and/or edit keyword optimized thematic book lists, articles, quizzes, and genre-related copy that boosts search discoverability of our books and authors
• Evaluate competitor data and identify new keyword opportunities
• Update social media accounts several times daily and monitor author social media
• Coordinate GoodReads and other book giveaways
• Update sections of Hachette website through content management system
• Monitor e-retailer account sites to ensure book and author data are accurate
• Maintain NetGalley
• Admin duties include: route galley copy, create galley orders, code invoices and maintain budget grid, coordinate mailings, schedule meetings, create and distribute weekly reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• A junior or senior, graduate student, or recent graduate interested in exploring a career in book publishing, with a particular interest in marketing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel required
• Photoshop/InDesign preferred
• Familiarity with social media platforms required
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
• Rigorous attention to detail

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT / COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position has a compensation of $15/hour. Salary will vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more.

How to apply:

In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter. Your cover letter should specify your interest in Grand Central Publishing as well as marketing.

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Summer 2021 Digital Marketing Intern, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

 Hachette Book Group offers paid summer internships to students and recent graduates interested in a career in book publishing. Our summer internship program, which runs from June 7th – August 13th and allows interns to work 28 hours per week, offers students an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest.

To enhance your work experience, we offer educational sessions featuring speakers from all departments of the company as well as networking and career development opportunities.

Who you are:

• A rising junior or senior, graduate student, or recent graduate interested in exploring a career in book publishing
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Interest in book publishing, with a particular enthusiasm for children’s and young adult book
• Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and contribute insights
• Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess relevant digital and/or social media experience as well as familiarity with InDesign and WordPress preferred

What you will learn:

• Contribute to digital marketing campaign brainstorming and content creation
• Develop and curate branded digital assets and content, including websites, videos, graphics, downloadables, blog posts, quizzes, and enewsletters
• Monitor trends and innovations in social media tools, platforms, and applications
• Handle general administrative responsibilities for the team

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT / COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more.

This position has a compensation of $15/hour. Salary will vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more.

How to apply:

In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter. Your cover letter should specify your interest in Little, Brown Books for Young Readers as well as digital marketing.

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Six Month Marketing/Publishing Intern, James Patterson Books

 This is an entirely unique internship/entry-level position at a top-five book publishing company on the team for James Patterson, one of the best-selling authors and biggest pro-reading advocates in the world.

The position is remote, part-time (28 hours per week), offers an hourly wage, and the start date is immediate. Six-month (minimum) commitment. 

For the right candidate, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain executive-track publishing and entertainment industry experience. More than 95% of past interns have immediately gone on to full-time paid positions in the publishing or wider entertainment industries

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day-to-day the candidate would assist with all aspects of author support including advertising, trade marketing, social media, and publicity. Tasks include drafting online content and assisting with social media outreach, tracking data and maintaining spreadsheets, and serving as a liaison between the publisher and outside entertainment industry contacts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Candidate should possess excellent writing skills and be highly organized, detail oriented, articulate, culture-savvy, creative, and personable.
• A passion for books and reading is a must, as is an interest in all creative communications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT / COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position's compensation is $15/hour. Salary will vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401(k), and more.

In order to be considered, please submit both a writing sample and a cover letter. virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu

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Winter/Spring 2021 Editorial & Publicity Intern, Basic Books & Seal Press Remote

 Basic Books is a leading publisher of serious, scholarly nonfiction aimed at a wide audience of general readers, and it is an imprint of Perseus Books, a Hachette Book Group company. Basic’s Seal Press imprint publishes radical and groundbreaking feminist nonfiction books that help readers to see the world in a new light.

We are seeking a creative and organized intern for our joint Editorial and Publicity Spring internship. This position is a wonderful opportunity for someone with an interest in serious ideas who wants to learn about all facets of book publishing and develop excellent writing and communication skills. The internship runs from March 8-May 28, is 28 hours a week (4 days a week), and is paid. Two days are spent working in the editorial department and the other two days in the publicity department. 

We encourage anyone interested in launching a career in publishing supporting serious nonfiction titles, especially those from backgrounds that have been underrepresented in the industry, to apply for this unique opportunity.

Editorial responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and reporting on book proposals
• Drafting jacket flap copy and other descriptive material
• Researching comparative works and sales figures
• Assisting with book mailings and awards submissions
• Contributing to discussions of proposed books and potential authors

Publicity responsibilities include:

• Researching media contacts and maintaining databases
• Assisting with galley and review copy mailings
• Helping publicists pitch books and assisting in responding to media queries
• Writing press materials

Our requirements:

• College student, graduating senior, or recent graduate
• 28 hours/week commitment
• Passion for history, science, or the social sciences
• Strong interest in nonfiction book publishing
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Extremely detail oriented and organized

In order to be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should (1) address the applicant’s specific interest in the nonfiction publishing programs at Basic Books and Seal Press and (2) briefly discuss a piece of nonfiction writing (e.g. a book, a book review, or an essay or article) that changed how you think about something.

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Acquisition Editor Intern (Paid)- North Star Edition

 North Star Editions is looking for an Acquisition Editor Intern to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals over the summer. This is a part-time, temporary contract position that would last about 10 weeks during the summer of 2021.

NSE is offering this internship in partnership with We Need Diverse Books. The WNDB Internship Grant Program awards supplemental grants to applicants from diverse backgrounds to help further their goals of pursuing a career in children’s and adult publishing. Candidates who would qualify for a WNDB grant are encouraged to apply both for this internship and the WNDB Internship Grant Program.

NSE publishes fiction and nonfiction content for the trade and educational markets in a variety of media. Under the leadership of the managing editor, our Acquisition Editor Intern will assist in reviewing and producing titles for our middle-grade and young adult imprints.

Duties will include:
–Review submissions based on imprint wish lists and other requirements
–Write reader reports on selected submissions
–Cross-check page turns
–Perform proofreading and continuity reads as assigned
–Join the full team for weekly production meetings and sales/marketing meetings
–Administrative duties as assigned

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
–College student working toward a BA in Communications, English, or other relevant field, or a recent graduate
–Avid reader, with an interest in publishing and books, particularly YA and middle-grade fiction
–Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Google Drive
–Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
–Ability to work independently and in a team environment
–Excellent oral and written communication skills
–Qualifications and willingness to apply for the WNDB Internship Grant Program
–Experience reviewing submissions or working on a literary selection committee is preferred
–Experience or education in line editing, proofreading, and/or copy editing is preferred

The internship is fully remote, 20 hours a week during office hours the months of June-August 2021, exact schedule TBD. Compensation is $10/hour, payable semi-monthly as a stipend.

Send resume and cover letter to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu by March 28th

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News Content Producer, WMAQ-TV

Responsibilities

WMAQ-TV, NBC Chicago has an opportunity to work in our highly-regarded Newsroom producing engaging news stories for broadcast. Here you will:
 

• Work closely with the Platform Managers, DayPart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to create high-quality and informative news stories with integrity and facts.


• Gather content for all of WMAQ-TV’s news platforms, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web and on-air broadcast.


• Responsible for the overall coverage of assigned stories for all platforms throughout the day.


• Expected to initialize, develop and produce news stories for news segment, as well as longer news pieces for air or specials.


• Participate in editorial planning sessions and provide creative story ideas.


• Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team

Qualifications/Requirements

We are looking for an individual who will bring a strong sense of story and compelling visual style with a Bachelor’s degree (or higher). In addition:

Minimum 4 years of experience with News writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media

Minimum 1 year of experience in News field photography for newsgathering and News production

Must be willing and able to work overnight shift, weekends, longer hours and varying shifts as assigned and when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines

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Assignment Editor, WMAQ-TV

Responsibilities

WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 Chicago has an opportunity for a News Assignment Editor responsible for handling a variety of News assignment desk operations.  WMAQ-TV is an owned and operated television station of NBCUniversal in Chicago. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate reporters, field photographers and other personnel covering assigned News stories.


• Set up and coordinate live remotes, News stories and series planning working closely with Producers and other News team members and management.


• Develop relationships and work with business partners from external News sources to gather reliable and factual information for News story content.


• Work with reporters and producers to develop News stories and story sidebars, as well as coordinate with other departments to complete stories and projects. 


• Create and coordinate short-range planning to meet News department editorial goals.


• Monitor police and emergency scanners as well as electronic and printed sources for News. 

• Position currently covers overnight shifts and service the early morning newscasts. 
   

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field

Minimum 3 years of experience working on a television News Assignment Desk

Previous work experience requiring organization and research skills.

Must be able to work weekends and evenings

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position

Desired Characteristics

Excellent knowledge of Chicago and suburban areas

Ability to work contacts and sources to break stories

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and telephone skills

Strong computer skills

Strong News judgment and excellent instincts regarding News content

Ability to react quickly and aggressively in breaking News situations

Multi-task efficiently; a quick thinker who can handle high-pressure situations on a consistent basis

Able to work well and contribute within a strong team environment

Able to work efficiently and productively with initiative and little supervision

Able to contribute within a strong team environment

Send resume to virizarry02@iwe.staugustine.edu to apply

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