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Publishing Technologies Internship

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Somerville

Requirements

  • - Motivated, conscientious, and dedicated individuals
  • - Excellent organizational skills
  • - Strong attention to detail
  • - Very eager to learn about the children's publishing industry
  • - Part of a high-energy, creative team
  • - Proficient on Mac OS
  • - Understand basics of design, video and audio editing using Adobe Creative Suite
  • - Any e-book and basic HTML experience would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • - Gain a thorough understanding of PDF creation and optimization using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat
  • - Assist supervisor with video editing and post-production projects using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • - Help produce promotional videos used to market novelty children's books
  • - Assist with setup and production for occasional on-site video shoots with authors and illustrators
  • - Learn to use digital photography in a controlled shooting environment to create promotional images for various products
  • - Shadow supervisor on occasional e-book production projects to gain knowledge in e-book creation, file preparation, file testing, and on sale support

FAQs

What is the duration of the Publishing Technologies internship?

The Publishing Technologies internship lasts up to twelve weeks with an average time commitment of fourteen hours per week.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship through Candlewick Press is a paid opportunity.

What kind of skills are required for the internship?

Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and proficiency on Mac OS, along with understanding the basics of design, video, and audio editing using the Adobe Creative Suite.

Will I receive college credit for this internship?

Yes, internships can be used for college credit if approved by the intern's educational institution.

What kind of projects will I work on during the internship?

Interns will work on projects related to digital publishing and marketing, including PDF creation and optimization, video editing, production of promotional videos, and e-book production tasks.

What software should I be familiar with for this internship?

Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects is important. Experience with e-book creation and basic HTML is a bonus.

When are the application deadlines for the internship?

The application deadlines are: - Spring internships (November 5th) - Summer internships (April 30th) - Fall internships (June 15th)

How do I apply for the internship?

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to interns@candlewick.com, specifying the internship you are interested in and the semester.

Is it possible to apply for multiple internships at once?

Yes, you can apply for multiple departments' internships, but you must submit separate cover letters for each application.

Are there opportunities for diverse candidates?

Yes, We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) offers grants for diverse candidates during the summer semester.

Will the internship be in-person, remote, or hybrid?

Candlewick Press will be offering hybrid internships for the Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 internship programs.

Lighting the way, one book at a time.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
51-200
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Candlewick Press, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, is committed to the authors and illustrators who create our books and to the readers who love them. We are creatively led and we value the art of storytelling. Our authors and illustrators hail from more than forty different countries, and we have brought our books to market in 198 nations around the world. Our passion translates into the highest-quality books possible for you, our discriminating readers -- the teachers, librarians, parents, and of course, children of all ages -- who have learned to expect a truly wonderful book wherever the Candlewick logo appears. Our imprints include: Templar Big Picture Press Candlewick Entertainment Candlewick Studio MIT Kids Press MITeen Press Our divisions include: Walker Books US

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