Manufacturing Intern

Hachette Book Group • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hachette Book Group’s internship program offers individuals an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and explore an area of interest. As an HBG Manufacturing Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings. 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.

Requirements

• Interested in exploring a career in book publishing
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Have a natural curiosity about the bookmaking process
• 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
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and InDesign a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing staff in scheduling printings, estimating print jobs, issuing Purchase Orders, trafficking materials, and reviewing printed samples for quality.
• Develop relationships with printers, colleagues in other Hachette offices, as well as NY-based Editorial and Design staff.
• Attend bi-weekly and monthly manufacturing meetings with local New York staff as well as colleagues in our other offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed