Sciences Editorial 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 one of the Science Editorial teams may include the following:
· Researching market data
· Reading manuscripts, proposals, and proofs at various stages of publication to help editors and authors improve the quality of print and digital content
· Compiling materials and preparing manuscripts for reviews and production
· Maintaining lists and databases of key information such as digital content, media contacts, and book review programs
· Communicating with and providing support to publishers of different formats and editions including translations and audiobooks
· Assisting in social media to create posts and curate copy and graphic designs for our audience
· Learning the basics of copyediting and proofreading
Internships will available in the following hard science disciplines:
· Astronomy
· Biology
· Chemistry
· Biological Anthropology & Geosciences
Why you’ll 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).
Internship details
· Interns are paid $15 per hour and work 20 hours weekly.
· Internship period is two months from 6/7/21 through 8/6/21.
· 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 is 5/10/21.