Publishing Internship, James Patterson
About The Position
This is a unique internship position at a top-five book publishing company on the team for James Patterson, arguably the greatest storyteller and biggest pro-reading advocate of our time. For the right candidate, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain executive-track publishing and entertainment industry experience. More than 95% of past interns have immediately gone on to full-time paid positions in the publishing or wider entertainment industries. The position is part-time (28 hours per week) with a targeted start date in June and requires a six-month (minimum) commitment. This position is based in our NY office on a hybrid model (3:2). A company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program. The pay rate is $17.00/hour.
Requirements
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, articulate, culture-savvy, creative, and personable.
- Confident and possess a natural problem-solving intelligence.
- A passion for books and reading is a must.
- A strong interest in—and thorough familiarity with—popular culture.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant prior work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of author support including editorial schedule management, advertising, trade marketing, social media, and publicity.
- Draft book copy and online content.
- Assist with social media outreach.
- Read reports.
- Track data and maintain spreadsheets.
- Serve as a liaison between the publisher and outside entertainment industry contacts.
Benefits
- Company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
