| Nine (9) interns described as follows:
1.) Publicity Intern. The ideal candidate for this internship will possess strong time management skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written), and strong attention to detail. Familiarity with Microsoft Access and other databases, as well as Microsoft Office programs is required. This intern will work with the Publicity Coordinator to assist in actively promoting UNP titles to scholarly and general interest media. The intern will provide support in the following areas: 1.) opening departmental mail; 2.) scanning publications for book reviews; 3.) process and fulfill review copy requests; 4.) database entry, 5.) handle a variety of author and outside publicity requests; 6.) interact with national and local media via phone and email; 7.) perform routine office tasks such as photocopying, filing, faxing, shipping packages, 8.) conduct research and handle special publicity projects as needed.
2.) Development Intern. The successful intern for this position will work closely with the UNP Development staff and will assist with 1.) researching funding opportunities for Press books and series; 2.) complete grant applications to state and local agencies and to private foundations; 3.) work with authors on securing university subventions; 4.) write articles for the Friends of UNP newsletter; 5.) assist with research, writing, and proofing assignments as needed.
3.) Electronic Sales Intern. Ideal candidate will have experience (or aptitude) for web marketing; must be proficient in MS Office and have extensive experience in Internet research, as well as experience with HTML. The intern will 1.) format PDFs with bookmarks, pagination, and cover images; 2.) compile spreadsheet metadata for electronic vendors from a variety of sources, including the UNP website and title management database; 3.) create and maintain e-mail lists and electronic campaigns through our e-mail program; 4.) research electronic / web marketing opportunities for forthcoming books; 5.) scan books covers and/or book content for UNP web site. 6.) seasonally check Amazon.com and other online booksellers for missing covers or book information.
4.) Sales Intern will assist the Sales Coordinator in a variety of ways, including 1.) printing a weekly report of possible reprint titles; 2.) creating price sheets for reprint titles; 3.) mailing covers, galleys, and other promotional materials to sales reps and other sales contacts; 4.) assembling and mailing seasonal sales kits and sales rep supplies; 5.) organize monthly sales reports from Ingram; 6.) assemble information packets for new retailers and wholesalers; 7.) perform various copying and mailing projects as needed; 8.) help with other projects as needed.
5.) Direct Mail Intern. The successful candidate for this internship will have excellent writing skills and the ability to pay attention to detail. This intern will assist the Direct Mail manager with concise book descriptions for a variety of subject catalogs, seasonal catalogs, and jacket copy, and will help proofread catalog copy and jacket copy.
6.) Event Planning Intern. Every year, the Press hosts several events: fundraisers, literary salons, readings, etc. The successful intern(s) must have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Experience in planning a plus.
7.) Blog Assistant. This intern should be knowledgeable in Word and Excel programs. Knowledge of Microsoft Paint is a plus. This person must know how to navigate the Internet, and know or be willing to learn Mozilla, Macintosh's Safari as well as Microsoft Explorer, Typepad, or similar platforms for posting on the web. The intern will 1.) update and post Blog reviews; 2.) check Blog for new posts to edit and add cover images for; 3.) convert audio files to MP3 format; 4.) explore podcast and Blog topics; 5.) post regularly under UNP or self; 6.) maintain a clear record of authors contact information; 7.) update author info database, and 8.) search the Internet for references to UNP Blog.
8.) Blog Coordinator. This intern will need skills in proofreading, editing, typing, communication, basic math, Internet research, and creative vision to assist the Publicity Coordinator in managing the UNP Blog. The winning candidate will possess the same computer skills as those mentioned in the Blog Assistant posting above. This intern will 1.) find new Blog authors; 2.) update invitation letters for potential Blog contributors; 3.) edit and add cover images and links to site; 4.) track contributors postings regularly and regularly contribute posts of his or her own; 5.) update featured author events, and 6.) regularly post reviews of UNP books and other stories featuring UNP.
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