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THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL (CBC)
CBC Interns
New York, NY
The Children's Book Council, Inc. (CBC), the national nonprofit trade association of children's book publishers, is seeking unpaid Interns. Candidates must possess an interest in children's books, excellent organizational skills, and be proficient with a PC, including Word and Excel.
The duties are 50/50 Library and Awards & Prizes Online. Library duties include scanning, sorting, labeling, and shelving of incoming books; re-shelving books after use by library users; organizing and boxing books for donation; and other clerical duties. Awards & Prizes Online duties include database management; online and phone research; and other clerical duties. There will be other special projects on an as needed basis. The internship requires a minimum of one day a week for two months. Multiple internships are available and can begin at any time.
The CBC library houses approximately 10,000 titles, rotating annually and showcasing the previous two years of published books, as well as a large historical collection of major children's book award winners. The Awards & Prizes Online Database features over 300 awards and prizes in children’s literature, both national and international. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the history of children's book publishing, as well as current children's book publishing trends.
Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Internship Manager, employment@cbcbooks.org. You may also send a fax to (212) 966-2073.
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CLARION BOOKS
Editorial/Design Intern
(Editorial; Art, Design, and Production)
New York, NY
Salary: course credit
The intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in all aspects of children's books publishing from manuscript stage to finished books and will work with the editorial, design, and (occasionally) marketing departments. Duties include clerical work such as maintaining the archival library and editorial files, logging submissions, and some photocopying. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to correspond with authors and illustrators, sit in on editorial meetings, screen art and manuscript submissions, and write reader reports.
When possible, the intern will be able to sit in on editorial meetings and picture book meetings where illustrators are matched to manuscripts already under contract. The intern will also attend regular meetings with other members of the art and editorial staffs that will contribute to the skills needed for the internship.
The best form of instruction will come from on-the-job training while working with members from each of the individual departments. Clarion's diverse staff members will all come into contact with the intern and help and encourage him/her in responsibilities specific to each project. The intern will be directly supervised by Lia Norton, the Editorial/Administrative Assistant for Clarion.
The intern should have some previous office experience and a strong interest in books for young people and the publishing industry in general. Since this is an unpaid position, the intern is required to receive academic credit for her/his work. Ideally, the intern would work 10-15 hours per week; however, the hours and some other details of the position are flexible in order to meet individual program requirements for credit.
Please send a resume and cover letter by mail or fax only (no phone calls or e-mails please) to:
Carrie Wright
Clarion Books
a division of Houghton Mifflin Company
215 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10003
fax: 212-420-5855
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FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, located in New York City, offers year-round internship opportunities for students, non-students, and foreigners. Duration of internships vary in length from one to three months. Since the internship is unpaid, work hours and days are flexible and chosen by the intern. The intern coordinator will attempt to create a work schedule that reflects both the intern's interests and the various departments' needs. In this way, the intern gets a varied experience and broad overview of the publishing business. Internship inquires are welcome at all times during the year. Applications for Winter internships are due by September 1st; Spring/Summer internships by February 1st; Fall internships by June 1st. Those interested should contact Linda Rosenberg via e-mail at linda.rosenberg@fsgbooks.com with a letter, resume, and short writing sample.
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PELICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY
Pelican Publishing, located in Gretna, Louisiana, offers internships to college students and recent graduates during the spring, summer, and fall. Internships are unpaid and last eight weeks. Interns have the opportunity to work in various departments, reflecting both the needs of the particular departments and the intern's own interests. Complete details of Pelican's internship program are available on Pelican's website. Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Kathleen Calhoun Nettleton, Promotion Director, Pelican Publishing Company, 1000 Burmaster St, Gretna, LA 70053. The deadline for summer internship applications is April 15; for fall, August 1.
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PENGUIN GROUP (USA)
PenguinGroup (USA) Inc. owns a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Viking, G. P. Putnam's Sons, Berkley Books, Riverhead Books, Penguin, Dutton, Plume, and Signet. It publishes consumer books, in both hardcover and paperback editions, for adults as well as children. It also produces maps, calendars, and audiobooks. Penguin offers a paid internship program where students can learn about the world of publishing. Internship opportunities are available in various business areas such as contracts, editorial, graphic design, marketing, production, publicity, sales, and subsidiary rights. Interested applicants should have a strong interest in book publishing. For information on deadlines and to apply, submit your cover letter and resume to: Penguin Group (USA) Inc., Human Resources Department, Internship Coordinator, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014.
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SCHOLASTIC INC: Summer Intern
ANNOUNCING AND INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SCHOLASTIC 2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Scholastic Inc. is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books. Our aim is to reach out to a diverse college population to increase awareness and interest in children's publishing. Having a workforce that reflects our diverse and culturally rich society is essential to our success. Scholastic's commitment to equal opportunity is reflected by its dedication to equal opportunity in the workplace. PROGRAM DATES: Scholastic's 9-week internship program will run from Monday, June 9 through Friday, August 8, 2008. Interested applicants can apply to the 2008 Scholastic Internship program online, please cut and paste or type this into your browser: http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/job.
SCHOLASTIC INC: Editorial Intern
Great Opportunity for anyone looking to get into Publishing. Be mentored by the best in the business! A Executive Editor in our trade division needs an unpaid intern. This position is for college credit only. Junior or Senior preferred. Hours are flexible. Should be able to work at least 3 days a week. Some administrative experience helpful. Please email your resume if interested to mdouglas@scholastic.com. Opportunity is located in our NYC SOHO office. To find more information about Scholastic Inc. go to www.scholastic.com.
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WALKER BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Editorial Intern
New York, NY
Salary: $25/day
Walker is offering an editorial internship this spring for current juniors or seniors who are interested in a career in children s publishing. Since the company is small, the internship provides an opportunity to interact with the marketing, subsidiary rights, and sales departments while being an important part of the editorial team. The intern will read and evaluate unsolicited submissions, recommend manuscripts for publication, draft correspondence, return artwork to artists, research photographs and permissions, and perform administrative tasks.
Applicants must:
• have excellent writing skills
• be highly organized
• be a fast and selective reader
The intern will work several days per week; days and hours are flexible. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mary Kate Castellani at marykate.castellani@bloomsburyusa.com.
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