Summary:  Assist Marketing team with various while gaining hands-on experience in the publishing industry.

This position is based out of our downtown Minneapolis headquarters, with the possibility of hybrid.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be an active member of the Marketing team by supporting all efforts.
2. Coordinate and send publicity mailings as directed by Publicist.
3. Assist with the early review and review tracking process.
4. Help to maintain and update various company websites and databases.
5. Send out books, catalogs, and other materials as necessary.
6. Create social media marketing and help develop social media content for the company.
7. Write, proof, and edit various marketing materials, including but not limited to: advertisements, catalogs, flyers, press releases, discussion guides, and social media content to ensure top quality messaging.
8. Assist with special projects as appropriate.
9. Perform other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong writing ability and basic computer experience, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Professional communication skills by email, telephone, and in person with editors, producers, authors, and colleagues
• Social media and/or design experience preferred
• A strong interest in children’s book publishing and a love of reading is a must

Education:  At least two years of undergraduate work in a Library Science Technology, English, Communications, or Marketing major or related field

What’s in it for you: You’ll finish your internship at Lerner with a diverse portfolio of marketing content, an understanding of social media strategy, and a working knowledge of the publishing industry. This is a paid internship for which college credit can be granted.

 Hourly position – up to 20 hours a week

Rate: $15.57 per hour

Benefits:

• This position is not eligible for benefits beyond earned Sick and Safe Time.

Lerner Publishing Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please send resumes or any general employment inquiries to:
Joyce Hutchinson
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
241 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
jhutchinson@lernerbooks.com

 

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Company/organization: 1517 Media
Location: Minneapolis, MN