Internships

Redleaf Press, a nationally known publisher of books for early childhood professionals located in St. Paul, is accepting applications for unpaid internship positions during the summer and fall and spring semesters. The publishing internship program is designed to expose participants to all areas of book publishing but with an emphasis on editorial, production, and design.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Qualified candidates will be a junior or senior enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in English, journalism, liberal arts, early childhood education, or a related field. Recent graduates may apply as well. Strong organizational, writing, communication, and time-management skills are necessary. The ability to act professionally in a professional environment is required, as is the ability to multitask and to meet deadlines. Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Adobe PDFs, are required. Familiarity with the Macintosh platform is a plus.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the development of the annual publishing lists by logging, reading, and evaluating selected project proposals and manuscripts; create summaries for staff for unsolicited proposals and manuscripts.
• Assist in proofreading and fact checking manuscripts.
• Contact academic and peer reviewers to review materials; process feedback.
• Assist in the preparation of final manuscripts for transmittal to production.
• Provide quality checks on epub files.
• Participate in interior design and cover design reviews.
• Provide editorial administrative support, including generating new boilerplate contracts and agreements for freelance writers, freelance editors, and authors; maintaining files and records; updating databases and doing general word processing; corresponding as directed; making travel arrangements; and requisitioning payments for advances and other related expenses.

Application Submission Submit the following electronically:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and your career goals • Résumé outlining your education and work experience
• Writing sample
• Letter of recommendation from an academic advisor, college professor, or employer familiar with you and your work

Send materials to internships@redleafpress.org.

Company/organization: Redleaf Press
Location: St. Paul MN

Assist Digital and Editorial teams with various projects while gaining hands-on experience in the publishing industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be an active member of the Digital and Editorial teams by supporting all efforts.
2. Upon request, perform research tasks, utilizing local libraries and the internet.
3. Upon request, compile book style sheets, photo wish lists, further reading lists, verify indexes, write back cover copy, etc.
4. Perform miscellaneous administrative duties, including photocopying.
5. Edit ebook metadata and validate ebook files.
6. Test standard and enhanced ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital products on a variety of devices to ensure top quality.
7. Test online platforms and apps on a variety of devices to ensure top quality.
8. Provide QA feedback in an organized and timely manner.
9. Assist in creation of ebooks, audiobooks, preview files, and other digital products as necessary.
10. Assist with writing and/or editing marketing copy and project documentation.
11. Perform special projects or other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary Skills:

1. Strong writing and proof reading ability
2. Proficiency with library and Internet research
3. Strong interest in children’s writing and book publishing
4. Organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Basic computer experience including MS Word
6. Familiarity with a variety of e-readers, especially iPad and Kindle
7. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, or experience with ebook creation is a plus. 

Education: Two years of undergraduate work or equivalent experience; major in English, Education, Computer Science, or related field.

We need Diverse Books (WNDB) offers grants for diverse candidates.  For more information, please see their website at: https://diversebooks.org/our-programs/internship-grants/application-information/

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  The duties and responsibilities for this position have been analyzed.  On that basis, this position has been determined to be non-exempt.

It is the policy of Lerner Publishing Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance, or any other class protected under applicable law.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN