ROWMAN AND LITTLEFIELD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: LEXINGTON, UPA, AND UPCD
Rowman & Littlefield, a scholarly publisher in Lanham, MD, is currently accepting resumes for the summer 2015 semester from students interested in exploring a career in publishing with its Lexington Books, University Press of America (UPA), and/or University Press Copublishing Division (UPCD) imprints.
The responsibilities of those selected for this editorial internship will include a variety of tasks that will provide excellent exposure to the business of book publishing.
Tasks will include imprint-specific tasks as assigned, as well as:
- Preparing and sending out contract packages
- Communicating with authors as needed
- Contacting scholars for book endorsements and peer review
- Drafting marketing copy
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite a plus.
Academic credit from an accredited institution of higher education must be available to all who apply for this unpaid opportunity. Student in all majors will be considered, but English, Communications, and Marketing students will be given preference. This internship offers a flexible schedule, but candidates must know their schedule (academic and otherwise) for the requisite semester when applying.
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:
Michael Wiles, c/o Human Resources
Rowman & Littlefield
4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
humanresources@rowman.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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