Rowman & Littlefield, a scholarly publisher in Lanham, MD, is currently accepting applications for the summer 2015 semester from students interested in exploring a career in publishing with its Lexington Books, University Press of America, and University Press Copublishing Division imprints.<\/p>\n
The responsibilities of this editorial intern will include a variety of tasks that will provide excellent exposure to the business of book publishing from stem to stern. The internship offers valuable hands-on experience working with editors and authors, as well as the opportunity to participate in the various stages of a book\u2019s life from inception to production.<\/p>\n
Tasks will include imprint-specific tasks as assigned, as well as:
\n\u2022 Preparing and sending out contract packages
\n\u2022 Communicating with authors as needed
\n\u2022 Contacting scholars for book endorsements and peer review
\n\u2022 Drafting marketing copy<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite a plus.<\/p>\n
Candidates must be able to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement to be accepted into this unpaid internship position.<\/p>\n
This internship offers a flexible schedule, but candidates must know their schedule for the requisite semester when applying.<\/p>\n
If you are interested in applying for this internship, please send a resume and cover letter to Michael Wiles via email or post using the below contact information:<\/p>\n
Michael Wiles
\nRowman & Littlefield
\nc\/o Human Resources
\n4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
\nLanham, MD 20706
\nhumanresources@rowman.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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