Publishing Internship
New Village Press has been a nonprofit publisher in the humanities and social sciences since 2005, best known for books in community-based arts and culture, participatory and ecological design, sociology, poetry and creative nonfiction. Our interns are engaged in projects that range across the editorial, marketing, and production departments. Publicity projects are the most common. A three-month or full semester commitment is standard. Minimum weekly time during the school semesters is 12 hours. Minimum weekly time for summer internships is 18 hours, although many interns engage in 30 weekly hours. We are a small press located in the Upper West Side, New York City, publishing 8 to 12 titles per year. Our books are distributed by NYU Press.
Our unpaid internships are highly instructive and qualify for most for-credit university internship programs. Partially remote internships may be an option, although we favor working in-person. In our experience, interns learn the most from in-person training. Both graduate and undergraduate students may apply. Applications generally open two to three months prior to spring, summer, and fall academic seasons.
Responsibilities may include:
- Developing and updating publicity contact spreadsheets for upcoming books
- Communicating with media to publicize recent and upcoming titles
- Opportunities to write media releases and other communications
- Creating social media posts: Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram
- Creating a monthly e-newsletter
- Website maintenance and content development
- Assistance in proofreading and reviewing book galleys
- Assisting acquisitions in assessing book proposals
- Assisting in other editorial projects depending on interests and skills
Requested qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Facility with word-processing, social media, and spreadsheet applications
- Good understanding of task organization and time management skills
- Strong analytical skill and eye for detail
- Interest or study in publishing, communications, or marketing, and/or in fields related to the subjects of our books, including the social sciences and humanities
- A passion for social justice, community building, and books
- WordPress, Constant Contact, and Photoshop experience can be a plus, but are not required.
Perks:
- Paid public transportation to New Village via Metrocard and/or Citibike
- Participation in local conferences, exhibitions, lectures, and author/book events, which New Village hosts and where New Village authors present
- Free personal copies of the books we publish
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, two to three samples of written work, your availability, and a cover letter explaining your availability, what you hope to gain working with New Village Press, and what you consider your strengths to Internship Applications <hello @ newvillagepress.net>.