Production Department Remote Internship, Summer 2021
Who we are
Founded in 1923, W. W. Norton is the oldest and largest independent and employee-owned publishing house, publishing works of Nobel laureates, master teachers, and Pulitzer Prize winners. For almost a century, Norton has been dedicated to achieving a common goal: to bring to readers and students enduring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as high-quality textbooks and digital learning tools.
About the internship
W. W. Norton is looking for interns to participate in our nine-week remote internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, supportive, and hands-on learning experience in publishing that includes mentorships with experienced Norton employees and networking within the intern class. Your work if you become a Norton intern with our Production teams may include the following:
· Setting up bound galley cover files in Adobe InDesign and helping to prepare bound galley text files
· Assisting in the organization and routing of bound galley data and schedules to various departments
· Communicating with the Norton Archive to gather and prepare files for book reprints
· Maintaining lists and databases of key information such as digital content
· Checking text, cover, and digital media proofs
· Learning the basics of copyediting, proofreading, book manufacturing, typesetting, design, and vendor negotiation
Why you will be a great fit
We are excited to add interns who bring diverse perspectives to Norton. The ideal candidate is curious, hardworking, and eager to learn more about the different facets of publishing. Here are some skills and qualities we look for in candidates:
· You are a college junior, senior, or recent graduate.
· You are eager to improve your verbal and written communication skills.
· You enjoy collaborating and working in a group to solve challenges.
· You have a passion for learning and ideas.
· You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience working in the Adobe Creative Suite would be ideal.
Internship details
· Interns are paid $15 per hour and work 20 hours weekly.
· Internship period is nine weeks, from June 7 through August 6.
· Our work day is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time; specific work hours are flexible to accommodate an intern’s schedule.
· This internship is fully remote.
· The deadline for applications will be May 10, 2021.