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| Company Name: | SOHO PRESS |
| Description: | About the Position: The Soho Press internship program offers a valuable opportunity to work closely with the passionate staff of an independent publisher. The internship is designed to afford a broad perspective of independent book publishing, with one half of the term led by the editorial department and the other led by the marketing, sales, and publicity department. General responsibilities include: evaluating select submissions, providing additional proofreads on finished manuscripts, assisting in the development of publicity and marketing lists, researching comp titles, and other projects as-needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in company meetings as well as staff-led learning units that cover multiple aspects of the industry. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from students and adults at any stage in their career.
About Us: Soho Press is a high-volume independent press with multiple imprints specializing in bold stories, literary voices, and atmospheric genre fiction. For more information about what we do and what we publish, we encourage you to visit sohopress.com. About You: An ideal candidate is a critical, passionate, and confident reader possessing: a strong understanding of grammar; an eagerness to learn about the publishing industry and the holistic workings of an independent publisher; an ability to multitask and prioritize overlapping assignments; and a basic familiarity with Soho Press and its imprints. Soho Press is committed to making publishing an increasingly inclusive and equitable industry; applicants of all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, and disability statuses are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have not yet had traditional publishing experience are also encouraged to apply. |
| Length of Internship: | 3-4 months, depending on season. |
| Requirements: | • Familiarity with basic administrative tasks and telework software
• Consistent access to a computer and internet • Able to work 16 hours per week during Soho Press’s regular business hours (10 am - 6 pm Eastern Time) • Must be at least 18 years of age by start date • Must reside in the United States for the duration of the internship term • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States |
| Location: | This position is up to 100% remote with the potential for local interns to work partially from our Manhattan (Chelsea) office. |
| Application Due Date: | • SPRING: Mid-January - May, applications due October 31
• SUMMER: June - August, applications due March 15 • FALL: September - mid-December, applications due July 15 |
| Payment: | $16/hour |
| How To Apply For This Internship: | To apply for this internship, submit your resume and cover letter via ONE of the following methods. Submitting via the Google Form is preferred, but complete applications from both channels will be considered. Please do not submit your application for the same season more than once (e.g. if you applied via the Google Form, do not resubmit your application via email).
• Submit materials via the Google Form at the URL below. This method requires signing into a Google account to upload your files. Google Form: https://forms.gle/JekCSmNDcKBegcYF8 • Email materials to soho@sohopress.com with the subject line “Soho Press Internship - [SEASON] [YEAR] - [Your Full Name].” To help streamline the review process, please use the following file name convention for your materials: “[Full Name] [Resume/Cover Letter].” Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. |
| URL | https://sohopress.com/internships/ |
