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Editorial interns will work closely with each other and members of
the editorial staff. While assisting with a wide range of projects,
interns will gain hands-on experience and training in most aspects of
editorial work, while also gaining a good understanding of nonprofit
literary publishing.
Interns' responsibilities will include:
A commitment to work twenty-four hours per week for four months.
Reading, evaluating and reporting on submissions of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and books for young readers.
Sending manuscript rejections, requests, submission guidelines, etc.
Handling permissions requests.
Editing manuscript proofs and promotional material
Editorial administrative work (copying, filing, etc).
Completing fact checks for manuscripts in production
Seeking out promising new authors by reading print and online journals, blogs, etc.
Working on special projects as needed.
Assisting all members of the editorial staff as needed
Qualified candidates will have:
Knowledge about and passion for the contemporary publishing industry.
Knowledge of contemporary literature, including Milkweed Editions titles.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to work independently.
Computer literacy, particularly in a Mac environment.
Undergraduate experience in English or a related field.
Advanced reading knowledge of a foreign language (preferred).
Application process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (specifying interest in the editorial internship), two letters of recommendation, and a completed internship application form to the following address. We're happy to receive applications (including letters of recommendation) via email.
Intern Coordinator
Milkweed Editions
Open Book
1011 Washington Avenue South
Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1246
telephone: (612) 332-3192
fax: (612) 215-2550
e-mail: Jennifer Harmening
Application deadlines:
April 1: Summer session
August 1: Fall session
December 1: Spring session |
