Internships: Ink & Paper Group

Fall internship opportunities

Ink & Paper Group, LLC, has the following internships available for fall term. In general, these internships are unpaid but negotiable in duration and hours, in accordance with academic or personal requirements.

Editing

Editorial interns begin with acquisitions work (reader’s reviews, acceptance & rejection letters, tipsheets, proposals, etc.) and in-house editing needs for documents and Web content. Interns will then move on to a primary editorial project, usually book-length. Interns work directly with our editor in chief and, as needed, with individual editors or publishers for specific imprints. The type of work (developmental, copyediting, proofreading, etc.) as well as the intern's schedule and skill level will help dictate the breadth and depth of work. Interns will be credited as Associate Editor in published works.

Marketing

Marketing interns will help create strategies for existing titles and incoming acquisitions, Responsibilities will include development of internal and external documents such as marketing plans, implementation plans, booksheets, author bios, etc. In addition, marketing interns will gain experience and confidence that will result in successful and rewarding communications with authors, bookstores, media, and fellow industry professionals.

Design

Design interns are given specific design tasks, which may include book projects, marketing materials, Web design, or other projects as needed. Design interns must be familiar with a variety of software programs, including the Adobe Creative Suite (knowledge of InDesign is a must). The type of work as well as the intern’s schedule and skill level will help dictate the breadth and depth of work. Interns will be credited for their involvement in published works.

Assistant Publisher - Dame Rocket Press, Bowler Hat Comics, Three Muses Press

Gain experience in all areas of publishing (editing, design, marketing) as they relate to the specific imprints. Work directly with the publishers, with emphasis on project management, development of the imprint, and preparation of future projects.

Business

Business intern will assist our CEO and COO with business organization as well as operational and finance tasks. The primary needs are capital procurement, recordkeeping, and integration into the broader local business community. www.inkandpapergroup.com

If interested in any of these internships, please contact:

Linda Meyer, COO

linda.meyer@inkandpapergroup.com

503.232.0103