Custom Publications Remote Internship, Summer 2021

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.

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 the Custom Publications team may include the following:

·        Writing abstracts for new reading selections we add to the Norton Custom Library, our print-on-demand branch.

·        Proofing custom covers and tables of contents for new custom books.

·        Proofreading materials for new custom books, particularly "original material" provided by a school to be added to their specific custom book.

·        Helping proofread full manuscript passes of complex custom print books and eBooks.

·        Helping put together surveys, handouts, marketing materials, and similar materials.

·        Obtaining permissions copies and helping with permissions research for new reading selections to be added to new custom books.

·        Checking books for permissions issues, including monitoring sales and usage information.

·        Helping monitor inventory and reprints.

·        Helping test our digital landing pages for new custom digital landing pages (DLPs).

·        Helping manage databases and track information.

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).

·        You have an interest in working on both print and digital publications.

·        You would describe yourself as detail oriented.

·        You are skilled in time-management and prioritization.

·        Interns are paid $15 per hour and work 20 hours weekly.

·        Internship period is nine weeks 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 will be May 10, 2021.