Contracts Department 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 our Contracts team may include the following:

·        Learn the basics of reading and interpreting book agreements

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).

·        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 workday 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.