Nightboat Books Internship Program

The Nightboat Books internship is based in Brooklyn, NY; all applicants are expected to be in the office once a week during the internship period. The program is designed to engage interns in all aspects of literary publishing: editorial, marketing, publicity, direct sales, online and community engagement, fundraising and development, and other aspects of the publishing industry. This program is designed to be a dynamic experience, offering the intern a valuable overview of publishing, while also getting opportunities to focus on assignments that interest them. Interns are expected to work 8-10 hours per week and are paid $16 an hour, receiving free books, mentorship, professional recommendations, and a jumping off point for a career in independent, literary publishing.
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Nightboat Books, a nonprofit organization, seeks to develop audiences for writers whose work resists convention and transcends boundaries, by publishing books rich with poignancy, intelligence and risk. We are committed to publishing complicated work by a diverse group of writers. We encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, and disability statuses to apply.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • 8-10 hours a week, with one full day in person at our Greenpoint office, for approximately 4 months
  • Assist with administrative tasks, including preparing and executing book mailings, and maintaining database records
  • Support creation and maintenance of digital content, including the Nightboat website, blog, newsletter, social media, and more
  • Support in developing marketing campaigns and planning and attending book launch events
  • Proofread, copyedit and fact check manuscripts and publicity packets
  • Conduct research on reviewers, magazines, venues
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings
  • Live in New York metro area and can travel to Greenpoint once a week
  • Passionate commitment to literature and desire to support Nightboat authors
  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team while on a deadline
  • Creative problem solving abilities as well as excitement about the fast paced world of publishing
  • Interest in social media marketing is helpful, but not required

Internship Sessions & Application Deadlines

SUMMER: May through September. Not offered in 2025.
FALL: September through December. Applications open in June.
SPRING: January through May. Applications open in October.
To apply please upload a resumé and cover letter through Submittable.

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