Internships

DESIGN Summer 2022 INTERN

The Quarto Publishing Group USA is part of the global Quarto Publishing brand, with over 20 North American imprints creating 4/color illustrated books for international and co-edition sales.

We are seeking a Design student for an exciting professional internship in our Summer 2022 Quarto Internship Program, which is intended to provide diverse students with opportunities to integrate real world professional design experiences concurrent with their ongoing undergraduate studies.

The Quarto Diversity Summer Internship Program will run from May 2022 through August 2022.

The Internship will be a part of our New York Team working on a variety of book-related content projects across all our imprints in the Quarto Group. Intern will work a total of 20 hours per week, working remotely with our New York office. Interns will be supervised by the Creative Director, and integrated into a variety of product development tasks, assignments, and projects, fulfilling a wide variety of creative requests for the Design Team.

Eligible student applicants must be diverse students enrolled full-time as of Spring 2022 as either a Junior, Senior in a college-level undergraduate, or a Graduate student in a design or design-related master’s program. Each internship position requires a commitment to 20 cumulative weekly hours, to be scheduled in concert with the Creative Director.

Ideal, experienced candidates must present a body of portfolio work in their discipline(s) that demonstrates ongoing study and aptitude in one or both of these majors as follows:

Graphic Design (Visual Communication Design) majors should demonstrate comprehension of and achievement in the fundamentals of graphic design history, practice, and problem solving, supported by a competitive student portfolio of work that depicts the following: Excellent-level student sketch, layout, composition, and design skills using both vector and pixel-based software tools from the Adobe Creative Cloud; Evidence of hands-on paste-up and mock-up work for presentations and finished samples; Above-average verbal and written presentation skills; Fundamental understanding of layout and composition, formats, typography, color, digital design file management and customization, print file preparation, digital and press printing.

Applicants must demonstrate at least an intermediate-level student understanding of the following design principals using a variety of industry standard software tools including:

• Adobe Creative Cloud software (working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other ACC applications required for Graphic Design majors)
• Candidates should be comfortable working with Apple OS as their primary platform.

Experience & Education Requirements:

Applicants must be full-time enrolled Junior or Senior level majors in Graphic Design (Visual Communications Design) undergraduate program or a graduate student in a design or design-related program.

Application Process:

Interested applicants may submit the following materials directly to the email address below:

• Cover letter stating interests, short description of design work and experience, and objectives. Cover letter must detail why you are applying; how this internship opportunity might expand your studies; and how your background and experiences would contribute to a more diverse, more inclusive workplace.
• Link to digital online design portfolio and/or PDF of work

Please submit all application materials via email to internship@quarto.com, please specify application for the New York office. 

Eligible, select candidates will be contacted for initial telephone interviews.

Company/organization: Quarto Group, The
Location: Remote

MARKETING INTERN

Wise Ink Creative Publishing is hiring a savvy copywriter for our seasonal internship program!

The marketing intern will work closely with the marketing director to support Wise Ink’s mission-driven authors. Book lovers interested in joining the dynamic world of publishing are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a fully remote, paid internship with a rate of $15/ hour and an estimate of 15 – 20 hours per week.

About Wise Ink

Wise Ink is a creative publishing agency for game-changers. Wise Ink publishes stories that support building a better and more equitable world. We share stories that uplift, inspire, and inform. We love to shepherd stories from voices not typically heard in publishing. Our authors are thought leaders and experts in their fields who want their writing to contribute to a movement. We’re an agile group who are passionate about what a well-written word can achieve—and we believe words can change the world.

About the Internship

Examples of projects include:

• writing creative, compelling book descriptions

• identifying metadata for book titles (keywords, categories, and comparative titles)

• social media management

• market research for media lists, partnership opportunities, awards, and events

• PowerPoint creation for presentations and speaking engagements

• content creation for the Wise Ink blog, author websites, and press releases

Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following; however, applicants who lack skills in some of these areas who are interested in learning are still encouraged to apply.

• Dynamic creative writing skills

• Proficiency with Canva

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok)

• Sense of aesthetics in digital media creation

Hours and Compensation

$15 / hour with an estimate of 15 – 20 hours per week. This is a seasonal internship with a duration of three months.

To Apply

To apply, submit a resume and writing sample (creative essay, blog post, etc.) and/or design sample (social media graphic, flier, etc.) to hanna@wiseink.com. Please include a list of relevant skills. Cover letter is optional, but can be used as the writing sample.

We are accepting rolling submissions for both the summer and fall internship program.

The 2019 Diversity Baseline Survey found that 79 percent of the publishing industry identifies as White, 88 percent were straight, and 92 percent were non-disabled. The book industry has the power to shape culture in big and small ways, and the people behind the books make a huge difference in determining which stories are amplified and which are shut out. Wise Ink is committed to diversity in publishing and will prioritize applications from marginalized groups.

Company/organization: Wise Ink Creative Publishing
Location: Remote

Red Line Editorial is looking for a Digital Publishing Intern to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals during the summer months.

RLE creates high-quality content for the educational market in a variety of media. We are seeking a Digital Publishing Intern to assist our sister company Big Timber Media in digital content support for online educational resources and its hosted ebook platform.

Duties will include:
–Test ebook products on various devices
–Convert print book files into ebooks in several formats
–Add content to websites; test webpages
–Maintain meticulous records of ebook testing
–Maintain clear file management for converted books and related metadata
–Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
–College student working toward a BA in design, English, communications, or other relevant field, or a recent graduate
–Interest in digital publishing and familiarity with ebooks
–Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Google Drive and Adobe Acrobat
–Familiarity with content management systems, such as WordPress
–Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
–Ability to work independently and in a team environment
–Excellent oral and written communication skills

The internship is for full time, 40 hours per week, from late April/early May through late July/early August, M-F, exact schedule TBD.

Location: A mix of remote and on-site work in our Mendota Heights office

Compensation: $12.50/hour

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@redlineeditorial.com by April 18. No phone calls, please.

Company/organization: Red Line Editorial, Inc.
Location: Mendota Heights, MN/Remote

EXILE PRESS is looking for interns:

• SOCIAL MEDIA/PUBLICIST
• SALES & PROMOTIONS
• ESL STORY/CONVERSATION WRITER
• GRAPHIC DESIGNER/VIDEOGRAPHER/ANIMATOR

EXILE PRESS is a Minneapolis based, small publisher of award-winning books and apps in ESL, Korean language and culture, Children’s Early Readers, Graphic Novels & Poetry.

Founded in 2006, we’re dedicated to what we can learn from beyond borders, to culture in communication and to what we may discover in the microcosm of word’s art, the complex beauty of the English language and the cultural diaspora of the global village.

 Our books are about inspiring an adventurous spirit in others and joining them on their journey. Our specialties include language acquisition, travel journals, philosophy, art books, and poetry. Our scope is global and beyond.

Children’s literature is handled by our imprint Little Bear Books (Visit Teddy and the gang at littlebearbooks.com) political satire by Hungry Dictator Press (see more at hungrydictator.com).

SOCIAL MEDIA/PUBLICIST, SALES & PROMOTIONS, ESL STORY/CONVERSATION WRITER and GRAPHIC DESIGNER/VIDEOGRAPHER/ANIMATOR internships are available: 10-20 hours/week, minimum 240-HOUR 3-6 month commitment. 

General 

• Don’t Wait to Be Told What to Do
• Ability to work independently and effectively on multiple deadline-driven projects is vital.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and scheduling skills, with the ability to focus on multiple details.
• Cooperate on creating overall marketing plans/campaigns for active list.
• Create weekly report of activities/accomplishments and plan for the following week.
• Ability to work as a partner in a diverse team setting to create and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external colleagues, authors, and bookstores.
• A creative, positive, and problem-solving approach to challenging projects.
• Ability to create (write/design) quickly, concisely and effectively.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA/PUBLICIST:

Exile Press – Social media marketing intern wanted

 The PUBLICIST will be responsible for creating and executing publicity campaigns that increase the awareness and exposure of Exile Press titles (as well as our imprints Little Bear Books & Hungry Dictator Press) in a variety of online and traditional media outlets, including social networking platforms.

Specific responsibilities

• Experience in book publishing, digital marketing, public relations preferred.
• Strategize and execute effective marketing/publicity campaigns for designated titles.
• Write, coordinate, and distribute publicity materials.
• Proactively pitch media opportunities for books as they arise.
• Pitch to national, regional, and online media per title initiatives.
• Coordinate all aspects of online promotion via social networking platforms.
• Develop and maintain title-based media lists and document campaign progress.
• Stay current on market and book industry trends, tools, and methodology.
• Grow and maintain author, bookseller, and other industry relationships.
• Create and manage scheduling of posts on blog, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.
• Proof various creative and marketing materials as they arise.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A creative, positive, and problem-solving approach to challenging projects.

SALES/PROMOTIONS INTERN

The SALES INTERN will be responsible for working to increase the sales of Exile Press books by strategically promoting them to libraries, indie bookstores, corporations and other non-traditional markets. 

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement overall marketing strategy with support from the publicity intern.
• Promoting titles to libraries, independent book stores, and public schools.
• Pitching non-traditional sales
• Seek opportunities for making bulk sales to corporations, govt agencies, schools, etc.
• Research print and online sources that could review Exile Press books.
• Schedule interviews for articles related to Exile Press book promotions (radio, print, etc.)
• Write/Translate promotional material (assist).
• Promote though bloggers for books, ebooks, apps etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Familiarity with or keen interest in the sales side of the publishing business.

ESL STORY/CONVERSATION WRITER:

Exile Press – Creative story writer intern wanted

The WRITER will be responsible for creating and creating stories and conversations for ESL learners. Stories will be based on everyday situations that non-native English speakers will encounter focusing on idiomatic speech and cultural cues that most non-natives would not have been exposed to in their home countries. Stories and conversations will be made into short videos or animations for ESL learners and a possible collection created in book form.

Specific responsibilities

• Experience in storytelling, writing with humor and acute cultural awareness a plus.
• Brainstorm ideas and storyboard with founder.
• Write first draft and revise.
• Develop an ongoing list of ideas and .
• Create additional promotional materials for blog, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, youtube, etc.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• A creative, positive, and problem-solving approach to challenging projects.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR INTERN

Exile Press – Web design/programming intern wanted – for small international publishing company

Specific responsibilities

10-20 hours/week (minimum 3-month commitment)

• Create high-quality book covers, interior layouts, and illustration for books, ebooks and apps.
• Create print ready materials in various formats for printing, see inside and upload to respective sites.
• Assist in the development of marketing pieces as well as some logo design
• Some work in web design in the creation and updating of interactive and engaging landing pages, microsites, and web portals.
• Must be proficient in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Previous experience in book publishing, work with ebooks, and experience in video editing a plus
• Strategize and execute effective marketing/publicity campaigns for designated titles with team.

 Our current focus is on

• video production (Premier & After effects)
• some animation for English idiom development
• interactive ebook development (epub & mobi)
• book interiors & covers (Indesign)
• keynote/google slides development
• Prezi presentation template development

GENERAL

Responsibilities

10-20 hours/week (minimum 240-HOUR, 3-6 month commitment)

Benefits:

• Interesting collaborative work – be heard introduce areas of interest for you.
• Mentoring!
• Be part of a creative force bringing inspirational, nurturing, stimulating literature to the world.
• Create something that people can hold & cherish, give as gifts, learn from, or make memories with.
• NO long hours or slave-driving boss (Yuk!)
• Build your resume and earn a letter of recommendation (for further study or job search)
• Compensation: Interns will receive a small stipend offered upon successful completion of the internship with potential for work/study credit (min $1200 + bonus based on performance)

For a more detailed list of possible tasks to work on take a look at the websites:

• exilepress.com
• idiomattack.com
• greatsuccessor.org
• koreanpoets.org
• badasskorean.com
• badassenglish.com
• teddytracks.com
• an-alphabet-apart.com
• passionpoets.org 

Our publishing internships focus on editorial, sales, and marketing while exposing interns to other areas of publishing, including production, design, and publicity, with a focus on the entrepreneurial spirit of Exile Press. Compensation offered.

Please send a cover letter and resume to peter@exilepress.com

Company/organization: Exile Press LLC
Location: Minneapolis, MN