We offer internships year round and require a minimum commitment of three months. Our goal is to expose and train our interns to become qualified candidates able to take on full-time positions in leading publishing houses or agencies. At this time, we are offering several non-paid positions. If you are interested in a position, please complete the appropriate application and send a resume along with two writing samples.
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Illustrated by Chinmayee Bagade
We offer internships year round and require a minimum commitment of three months. Our goal is to expose and train our interns to become qualified candidates able to take on full time positions in leading publishing houses or agencies. At this time, we are offering several non-paid positions. If you are interested in a position, please complete the appropriate application and send a resume along with two writing samples.
Illustrated by Chinmayee Bagade
Editorial Intern
This position is often fast-paced and can offer an eager and diligent individual the opportunity to learn about the publishing industry first-hand. The job includes reading manuscripts, keeping a log of the mail, preparing submission letters and other mailings, placing calls for agents, and tracking submissions made to publishers. Interns may also be required to attend some evening and weekend events. Candidates will have an opportunity to learn or improve skills such as copyediting and proofreading.
We need a highly committed, organized, and detail-oriented individual. It is essential to be able to prioritize tasks appropriately as well as to budget time creatively. We’re looking for someone interested in learning how best sellers are made. They must be able to do light market research and must be web savvy.
The ideal candidate will have some office experience, be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, have a typing speed of 65 wpm, and be a fast reader. They must be able to commit to a set number of days and/or hours per week. Interested candidates should send a current resume and two writing samples to jobs@serendipitylit.com. Or Click Here To Apply Online
Publicity/Marketing Intern
We are looking for a dedicated and curious publicity intern who will assist in all aspects of publicity and marketing related to Serendipity Literary Agency. The position responsibilities will include designing and formatting promotional material, contacting blogs and other media outlets for publicity opportunities, editing and updating the new website, updating our database of clients and publicity contacts, researching and developing new viral marketing opportunities, and contacting publishers and other media outlets. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. We’re looking for individuals who can elevate mundane text to creative copy that sings! Applicants familiar with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are a plus. Interested candidates should email their resumes and design samples in PDF or JPEG format to jobs@serendipitylit.com. Or Click Here To Apply Online
Graphic Design Intern
This position calls for a committed and creative mind eager to put their graphic design skills to use in the book industry. The ideal candidate must be familiar with the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in a PC environment. It is essential that the intern be able to prioritize tasks appropriately as well as budget time creatively. Day-to-day responsibilities, which vary from project to project, include…
Developing book packaging ideas
Researching photographs
Updating website
Maintaining an art/photo database
Designing and creating marketing materials
Organization, self-motivation, and attention to detail are necessary qualities for this position. Interested candidates should email their resumes and design samples in PDF or JPEG format to jobs@serendipitylit.com. Or Click Here To Apply Online