The WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group is the evangelical/Christian division of Random House, Inc. Random House is the largest publisher of trade books in the world.
We offer unpaid internships with the following departments:
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Marketing/Publicity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
–general proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
–general proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
–strong verbal and written communication skills
–passion for books
–interest in exploring the publishing world
GENERAL DUTIES:
MAILING & FILING
–mail books to contest winners
–mail manuscript galleys to media reviewers
–maintain marketing and overflow bookshelves
–scan magazine publicity hits for archive
–miscellaneous filing for marketers
DATA ENTRY
–upload back cover copy and author bios to website and for retailers to pick up for their sites
–post chapter excerpts on our website and on Scribd
–post author videos/book trailers to our website, YouTube, and GodTube
–assist with meeting preparations (ie. handouts, PowerPoint, etc.)
SUPERVISED MARKETING WORK, may include:
–working with the Art department on banner ads, bookmarks, postcards, etc.
–collect content and draft monthly enewsletters
–schedule social media posts
–draft, edit, and proof marketing copy
–internet research
EDUCATIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
–read published and/or pre-published books and trade publications
–participate in marketing strategy and audience identification discussions
–attend select meetings to gain deeper understanding of the publishing process
OTHER DUTIES, may include:
–assist with hospitality arrangements for visiting authors
–general office support
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Editorial
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
–general proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
–strong verbal and written communication skills
–clear grasp of grammar
–passion for words/books
–interest in exploring the publishing world
GENERAL DUTIES:
MAILING & FILING
–mail books to freelancers
–mail manuscript galleys to endorsers
–maintain editorial bookshelves
–track manuscript submissions
DATA ENTRY
–update endorser lists
–assist with meeting notes
SUPERVISED EDITORIAL WORK, may include:
–manuscript reviews
–draft, edit, and proof marketing/sales copy
–internet research
EDUCATIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
–read published and/or pre-published books and trade publications
–read proposals and participate in acquisition discussions
–attend select meetings to gain deeper understanding of the publishing process
OTHER DUTIES, may include:
–assist with hospitality arrangements for visiting authors
–general office support
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Production/Editorial
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
–general proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel; prefer InDesign CS5 proficiency as well
–strong verbal and written communication skills
–clear grasp of grammar
–passion for words/books
–interest in exploring the publishing world
GENERAL DUTIES:
MAILING & FILING
–mail manuscript galleys to freelancers
–maintain managing editor’s bookshelves
–assist with maintaining production and work-in-progress files
DATA ENTRY may include:
—archive digital files
—locate digital files for use as e-books, subrights, etc.
—update freelance database
SUPERVISED PRODUCTION EDITORIAL WORK may include:
—manuscript coding
—copyediting and proofreading manuscripts and reprint corrections
—assisting with production of trade paper conversions, reissued books, or advance reading copies
EDUCATIONAL & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
—follow books as they go through the production process
—attend select meetings to gain a deeper understanding of the publishing process
—learn about production scheduling from copyedit to book going to print
—introduction to manuscript coding, as it relates to how the printed page will appear
—gain copyediting and proofreading experience
OTHER DUTIES may include:
—general office support
In exchange for this unprecedented experience, you must receive college credit (with written permission and affirmation of credits earned from your school). Please note, housing and transportation are not provided.
To apply for any of these internships, click here to fill out our application form.
Application Deadlines*:
Fall 2012: still accepting applications
Spring 2013: January 31, 2013
Summer 2013: May 31, 2013
Fall 2013: September 30, 2013
*apply sooner rather than later as internships fill up fast.
