Sum Kid's Editorial Internship College Credit Job at Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY

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  • Harry N. Abrams
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About ABRAMS : Founded in 1949, ABRAMS is the first U.S. company to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. We continue to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works across a wide range of genres, including art, photography, cooking, design, entertainment, and children's books. We are passionate about creating beautifully designed books with the highest production values, under our various imprints, including Abrams, Abrams ComicArts, and more. Internship Overview: The Kids Editorial team is seeking a summer intern who's eager to learn about the publishing industry. Interns will work closely with the Editorial, Managing Editorial, and Design groups, and will receive a full apprenticeship within the Kids team, assisting with titles across a variety of genres, formats, and age levels (board books through YA). This position is hybrid (with at least semi-regular commuting to the NYC office expected), for college credit, and up to 35 hours per week. The internship runs from approximately May 27th - August 15th. Please submit a resume and cover letter . Responsibilities include: Assisting with preparation for seasonal list launch Drafting fact sheet and flap copy for a variety of titles Reviewing submissions across a variety of formats and levels, and writing readers' reports Drafting rejection letters Researching competitive titles for acquisition meetings Preparing materials for meetings and shadowing regularly scheduled meetings (such as Editorial Meeting, Cover Meeting, Pub Board, marketing meetings, sketch reviews, etc.) Reading materials and sharing feedback at our weekly Editorial Meeting, in addition to taking minutes Miscellaneous special projects as they come up (including proofreading passes and proofs, and providing second reads on manuscripts and offering editorial notes) Additional administrative support, as needed (including pulling sales info and reports) Required Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills Able to organize priorities and juggle multiple tasks at once Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Specific interest in children's books Harry N. Abrams

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Apprenticeship, Seasonal work, Summer internship,

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