Editorial
Duties include:- Evaluating submissions for the Ink-Filled Page literary journal
- Editing selected submissions
- Author communications
- Researching links, bestsellers and book reviews, editorial tips, and events for the Seeing Indigo blog
- Weekly Editorial Tip updates
Work will take place in our office one to two days per week, but much of the work can be done from home. Position will require a dedication of 15-20 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks.
Requirements:
- familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
- a passion for the book industry
- understanding of Microsoft Word Track Changes
- excellent written communication skills
- previous editing experience a plus
- Web maintenance skills (preferred but not required)
Publicity/Sales
Duties include:- writing and editing press releases
- scheduling readings
- coordinating book sales
- event planning
- Internet research
- general support
While this internship is unpaid, we offer free books and discounts on books bought at a specific retailer. Intern will also receive a free copy of the Ink-Filled Page print anthology.
Requirements:
- 10-15 hours/week, 3-4 of them in person at our office
- basic understanding of and passion for the publishing industry
- good phone and e-mail etiquette
- outgoing personality
- team player
- organization
Publicity intern resumes are accepted during the first two weeks of February, May, August, and November. E-mail resume and cover letter detailing your editing/publishing experience and goals to info@indigoediting.com with “Indigo Publicity/Sales Internship” in the subject bar.