Organisation: Comma Press
Comma Press is a dynamic and ambitious not-for-profit publishing house that has been at the forefront of short story publishing in the UK for over a decade. Founded on a passion for literary excellence, Comma is simultaneously a leading publishing house, a writer development agency and a digital innovator. Comma are also committed to creating a vibrant and sustainable literature sector in the North West through partnership work and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a robust programme of courses, mentorships and networking events, including an annual Creative Writing Industry Day.
Main Duties
• Conduct market research for forthcoming titles and events.
• Contributing to promotional activities e.g. engaging with journalists, publicising events, assisting with
current social media activities and campaigns.
• Proofreading titles in production as well as marketing and sales materials.
• Expanding and updating mailing lists and contact databases.
• Office based duties: update website information, assist with the bi-weekly newsletter, stock takes,
sending out orders.
Skills Required
• Well-developed communication skills.
• An ability to work as an individual and in a small team.
• The resourcefulness to research and develop solutions unassisted.
• High level of proficiency with the English language.
• Focus and attention to detail (esp. when proofreading manuscripts).
• Ability to use a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office,
and social media platforms.
Important Dates
Start date: 28th May 2019
End date: 21st June 2019
Closing date: Friday 26th April 2019 (midnight)
Interview date: Wednesday 8th May 2019
- 5 weeks of full time work.
- Reference provided upon completion of the internship.
- Comma Press are based in Manchester, UK.
How to apply: Please send a CV and Cover letter with your name and the job you wish to apply for as the title for each document to fassplacements@lancaster.ac.uk
Rate of Pay: £9.20 per hour (including holiday pay)
Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
This internship is funded by Lancaster University and Santander
**This internship opportunity is exclusively available to current UG/PG students studying within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University**
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