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Acquisition Editorial Intern (Spring 2019 - part-time or full-time, for-credit)
Open Road Media
New York, NY, United States
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About Open Road Integrated Media
Open Road Integrated Media is a unique digital media company, combining an iconic catalog of the greatest stories ever told with an unrivaled ability to reach and cultivate global audiences as a premier digital marketer for itself and other companies. Open Road’s network of digital properties delivers compelling content that keeps audiences engaged and growing—across devices and around the world.
About the Position
The Open Road Acquisitions Editorial department is searching for an intern to work full-time or part-time for academic credit. This role will report to the Assistant Editor and will provide support to the Vice President Editorial Director and other Editors.
Responsibilities
• Provide research assistance on works for possible acquisition as well as on renewals and queries from authors and agents;
• Review metadata and descriptive copy; and assist in special projects; and
• Aid in the day-to-day work of maintaining a publishing house, including administrative responsibilities.
The Ideal candidate is:
• Interested in publishing (primarily ebooks), and particularly in bringing iconic “backlist” (previously published) titles to a new audience, as well as the editorial-to-production processes;
• Organized with a strong attention to detail;
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills;
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google drive;
• Able to work independently and multitask;
• Eligible to receive academic credit
Location: New York, NY
You will receive academic credits.