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 10 hours per week and are paid $15 an hour, receive free books, mentorship, professional recommendations & a jumping off point for a career in independent, literary publishing.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
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10 hours a week, in person (following safety guidelines) at our Greenpoint office, for approximately 3 months
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Support creation and maintenance of digital content, including the Nightboat website, blog, newsletter, social media, and more
- Work on direct fulfillment sales
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Support in planning book launch events and logistics such as venue, lineup and promotion
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Proofread, copyedit and fact check manuscripts and publicity packets
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Conduct research on reviewers, magazines, venues
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Read our forthcoming books and draft pitches for outlets
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Assist with administrative tasks, including preparing and executing book mailings, maintaining database records, copying, filing, and sorting mail
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Attend and participate in staff meetings
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Live in New York and can travel to Greenpoint once a week
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Passionate commitment to literature and desire to support Nightboat authors
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Excellent written, verbal, organizational skills
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Ability to work independently and as a team while on a deadline
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Creative problem solving abilities as well as excitement about the fast paced world of publishing
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Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, any audio or video editing tools, photography, and videography are helpful, but not required
Internship Sessions & Application Deadlines
SUMMER: Summer Internship is suspended for 2023
FALL: September through December. Applications open June 16-July 12.
SPRING: Mid-January through Mid-May. Applications open October 24-November 8.
To apply please upload a resumé and cover letter through Submittable.