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Acquisitions Editorial Internship
at Kaplan in New York City, NY
Description:
Kaplan Publishing is one of the nation's leading education, career and business publishers. Kaplan Publishing produces more than 150 books a year on test preparation, admissions, academic and professional development, general business, management, sales, marketing, real estate, finance and investing. Kaplan Publishing is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
Kaplan Publishing offers an unpaid Acquisitions Editorial Internship for rising juniors and seniors during the fall and spring semesters. This is an excellent opportunity for a college student to gain experience in a fast paced and growing publishing company in New York City. Interns are required to work at least 16 hours per week, and MUST receive academic credit for the internship.
Intern tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist editors with various trade nonfiction projects in the categories of memoir/biography, health/medical, education, criminal justice, law, and more.
- Conduct market and competitive research by reviewing online booksellers websites; compiling market information from statistical research databases; finding information on professional association websites, etc.
- General office tasks, such as photocopying, data entry, filing, and mail distribution.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- English or Communications major preferred, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Proofreading/editing experience and familiarity with MACs are pluses.
Skills/Knowledge Developed:
- Research skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Understanding of acquisitions and publishing process.
- Ability to identify the market for a book.
- Ability to position a title for a competitive advantage.
Kaplan is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Full-time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:
- 401(k) plan.
- Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long
term disability plans
- Business casual dress code.
- Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days.
- A friendly, team oriented environment.
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location: New York, NY
Job Number: RUSAKAP205-608272
Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com
Kaplan Publishing is one of the nation's leading education, career and business publishers. Kaplan Publishing produces more than 150 books a year on test preparation, admissions, academic and professional development, general business, management, sales, marketing, real estate, finance and investing. Kaplan Publishing is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).
Kaplan Publishing offers an unpaid Acquisitions Editorial Internship for rising juniors and seniors during the fall and spring semesters. This is an excellent opportunity for a college student to gain experience in a fast paced and growing publishing company in New York City. Interns are required to work at least 16 hours per week, and MUST receive academic credit for the internship.
Intern tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist editors with various trade nonfiction projects in the categories of memoir/biography, health/medical, education, criminal justice, law, and more.
- Conduct market and competitive research by reviewing online booksellers websites; compiling market information from statistical research databases; finding information on professional association websites, etc.
- General office tasks, such as photocopying, data entry, filing, and mail distribution.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- English or Communications major preferred, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Proofreading/editing experience and familiarity with MACs are pluses.
Skills/Knowledge Developed:
- Research skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Understanding of acquisitions and publishing process.
- Ability to identify the market for a book.
- Ability to position a title for a competitive advantage.
Kaplan is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
Full-time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits:
- 401(k) plan.
- Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long
term disability plans
- Business casual dress code.
- Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days.
- A friendly, team oriented environment.
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Location: New York, NY
Job Number: RUSAKAP205-608272
Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com
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Editorial Internship at Kaplan in New York City, NY
25-07-2008
Published at 25-07-2008
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