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: operations, publicity and marketing, fundraising and development, editorial work, and more. Interns work 8-10 hours per week at $17 an hour, and are prepared for careers in publishing and literary non-profits.
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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 encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, and disability statuses to apply.
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We only accept applications via submittable during the open call.
Please refrain from emailing us outside the open period.
We are not able to review resumes or applications sent over email.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Assisting with administrative tasks, including mailings, office and database maintenance, etc.
- Creating and updating digital content, including Nightboat’s website, newsletter, and social media presence
- Attending and supporting Nightboat’s local events
- Proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking manuscripts and marketing materials
- Researching and preparing outreach to critics, literary journals and magazines, and social media influencers
- A strong commitment to independent literature, and a familiarity with Nightboat’s list
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- The ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively while on a deadline
Internship Sessions & Application Deadlines
SUMMER: May through September. Applications open in March.
FALL: September through December. Applications open June 15th.
SPRING: January through May. Applications open in November.