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| Company Name: | BERGHAHN BOOKS |
| Description: | Berghahn Books is seeking a publishing intern to work closely with its Managing Director in its DUMBO-Brooklyn office. Assignments will span both books and journals and involve assisting with a range of tasks from editorial and content development to general office duties.
The position requires a responsible and detail-oriented person who can handle multiple tasks in a small-firm environment with minimal supervision. As an independent press, this position will offer a great opportunity to learn many facets of the publishing process through its exposure to all departments. In particular, it will offer a range of insights for anyone still deciding on which publishing path to take. About Berghahn Books: Berghahn Books is an independent publisher of distinguished scholarly books and journals in the humanities and social sciences. Its program, which includes close to 40 journals and up to 100 new titles a year, focuses on anthropology, European history, politics, and film studies. A peer-review press, Berghahn is committed to the highest academic standards and seeks to enable innovative contributions to the scholarship in its fields of specialty. www.berghahnbooks.com |
| Length of Internship: | This is a paid open-ended internship (2 days a week) with long-term placement opportunities. |
| Requirements: | The successful candidate will be a university student or recent graduate with a strong interest in scholarly publishing; a humanities/social science background is a plus. Excellent communication skills and a command of English grammar and spelling as well as proficiency in Word processing applications are vital. |
| Location: | Brooklyn, NY |
| Payment: | $10/hour |
| How To Apply For This Internship: | Please send cover letter and resume to Vivian Berghahn: vivian.berghahn@berghahnbooks.com |
