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UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN BOOK PUBLISHING
Manage and coordinate the publication of journals and the activities of the Journals Department at Penn State Press. Work with director to acquire appropriate journals, including developing a strategy for their acquisition, writing and presenting detailed financial proposals, and negotiating and finalizing contracts. Supervise direct and indirect reports, including hiring and training staff. Develop, execute, and monitor the journals budget; with Director, set journal prices and oversee expenditures. Investigate and develop new opportunities for online publishing and maintain relationships with e-partners. Oversee the work of the Press's subscription agents, review and analyze subscription data and renewal processes, developing strategies for maintaining and increasing subscribers. Oversee the production of journals, including securing of print bids, selection of vendors and maintenance of schedules. Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus three years of work-related experience.
Candidates should possess journals publishing experience, preferably within the academic industry. Solid experience leading and managing staff; developing and managing budgets desired. Strong customer service skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, and good negotiation skills are essential. Knowledge of digital asset development, management, distribution, and XML workflow highly desirable.
The University Libraries is a multicultural environment that embraces respect and diversity. Penn State Press is located in University Park, Pennsylvania which is in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the CIC (Big 10) academic consortium. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh.
Electronically submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume at www.psu.jobs or mail to The Pennsylvania State University, Employment and Compensation Division, Job #A-32537, Fifth Floor, James M. Elliott Building, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to 814-865-3750. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP IN BOOK PUBLISHING
Penn State University Press seeks a student interested in a publishing career
The one year internship provides an introduction to book and journal publishing through hands-on experience under the direction of professional staff. The program focuses on marketing while covering the entire operation of a publishing house including acquisitions, manuscript editing, design, and production. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be prepared to begin a publishing career.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be a Penn State University Park undergraduate in good academic standing with an interest in publishing.
2. Excellent communication skills and good organizational abilities are required.
3. Experience with software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Macromedia Dreamweaver, in Apple OS X, is preferred.
4. Available to work 15-20 hours per week. The position pays $7.50 per hour.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Undergraduate Internship in Book Publishing
Attn: Tony Sanfilippo
Penn State University Press
USB1, Suite C
University Park, PA 16802
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its work force.
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Penn State University Press seeks a bright, energetic intern to assist our acquisitions department. The candidate will provide support for two editorial assistants and three editors who guide manuscripts through the acquisition process, including in-house review, revision, peer review, and final acceptance or rejection. Responsibilities include screening mail, vetting proposals, processing manuscripts, updating databases, drafting catalog copy, and attending and preparing minutes for Editorial Committee meetings, as well as basic filing, photocopying, data input, and answering phones. This is a demanding but exciting job at a scholarly press with a wide range of publications in history, art history, literature, philosophy, political science, religious studies, Latin American studies, African American studies, sociology, and regional topics.
The successful candidate will be efficient, detail-oriented, able to prioritize work, and function independently. Candidates should also have a strong interest in publishing as a career. Excellent oral and written communication skills and good organizational abilities are essential. Interns must possess ability to interact effectively with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. This internship is excellent training for any career path in publishing. Penn State University Press interns have gone on to work with such publishers as Elsevier, McGraw-Hill, Houghton-Mifflin, Avon Books, MIT Press, NYU Press, Oxford University Press, Princeton University Press, O'Reilly & Associates, University of California Press, Thames & Hudson, and other institutions such as libraries, museums, and communications companies.
The Penn State Press Acquisitions Internship lasts two semesters, beginning with the start of the Fall semester and continuing until the conclusion of the Spring semester. All Internship candidates must be available to commit to the full term of the Internship. The first semester of this internship is unpaid. Upon successful completion of the first half of the internship, participants will be considered for a paid term during the spring.
We ask that interns commit to working 10-20 hours per week within the hours of 9am to 5pm. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of references to Danny Bellet at
. To be considered for either internship, all applications must be received by April 15, 2010. These internships may also be available for credit. If you wish to do this internship for credit, please contact your adviser first regarding credit requirements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Penn State Press Production Internship is a year-long study of the processes of book publishing, with a special emphasis on copyediting and proofreading. The Press will accept one intern each fall, in general, to work under the supervision of the managing editor. Students interested in the position should read the prerequisites and responsibilities below and arrange for an interview through Liz Jenkins in the English Department (863-9593; ).
PREREQUISITES
1. Seventh semester undergraduate student (publishing emphasis in the English Department a plus)
2. Must have taken ENGL 417 (on-screen editing a plus) and have received an A- or higher grade
3. Must pass Penn State Press's copyediting and proofreading tests
4. Must be available for 150 hours (10 hours a week) of work in a semester (3 credits for ENGL 495) for two successive semesters
5. Knowledge of Filemaker Pro, Excel, and Microsoft Word a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. File, maintain databases, and perform other office tasks
2. Proofread and/or copyedit catalogue copy, jacket and spine copy, notes and bibliographies for manuscripts (with assistance from others in the Production Department), proof pages, or other materials as needed
3. Check permission letters for art images to be sure that they are complete and that image captions are correct
4. Research and fact-check in the University Libraries and online