Employment/Internships
Employment
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Internships
For intership inquiries, please contact:
Linda Meyer.
503.232.0103
Design
Design interns are given specific design tasks, which may include book projects, marketing materials, Web design, teaser trailers for books, or other projects as needed. Design interns must be familiar with a variety of software programs, including the Adobe Creative Suite (knowledge of InDesign is a must). The type of work as well as the intern’s schedule and skill level will help dictate the breadth and depth of work. Interns will be credited for their involvement in published works.
Marketing
Marketing interns will help create strategies for existing titles and incoming acquisitions, responsibilities will include development of internal and external documents such as marketing plans, implementation plans, booksheets, author bios, etc. In addition, marketing interns will gain experience and confidence that will result in successful and rewarding communications with authors, bookstores, media, and fellow industry professionals.
Publisher’s Assistant - Dame Rocket Press, Bowler Hat Comics, Three Muses Press
Gain experience in all areas of publishing (editing, design, marketing) as they relate to the specific imprints. Work directly with the publishers, with emphasis on project management, development of the imprint, and preparation of future projects.
*Bowler Hat is also interested in exploring long-term internships attached directly to specific titles, overseeing all aspects of the books development from acquisition to publication to post-pub marketing.
Business
Business intern will assist our CEO and COO with business organization as well as operational and finance tasks. The primary needs are capital procurement, record keeping, and integration into the broader local business community.
Editing
Editorial interns begin with acquisitions work (reader’s reviews, acceptance & rejection letters, tipsheets, proposals, etc.) and in-house editing needs for documents and Web content. Interns will then move on to a primary editorial project, usually book-length. Interns work directly with our editor in chief and, as needed, with individual editors or publishers for specific imprints. The type of work (developmental, copyediting, proofreading, etc.) as well as the intern’s schedule and skill level will help dictate the breadth and depth of work. Interns will be credited as Associate Editor in published works.