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Andrews McMeel Universal is a global, independent, integrated media company providing comics, illustrated humor, and inspirational content across syndication, book, calendar, and greeting card publishing, digital consumer experiences, and entertainment licensing. Our remarkable roster of talent includes dozens of New York Times best-selling authors and Pulitzer Prize-, Reuben Award-, and Emmy Award-winning creators.We provide outstanding education and growth opportunities to qualified, hard-working, self-motivated, poised, and articulate candidates.This is a paid internship opportunity ($17.00 per hour). Consideration will be given to candidates who are immediately available and can commit to a 12-month internship averaging 40 hours/week.INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVESAcquire an overall view of multiple facets of the publishing industryGain a basic understanding of internal and external editorial processDevelop project management and administrative skills working with all levels of the organizationEnhance writing and communication skills in a cross-functional publishing environmentProfessional development and experience to better understand career goals and next stepsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HIREStudents of or recent graduates with a degree in Communications, Journalism/Strategic Communications, English, Creative Writing or Marketing, preferredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesignAttentive to detail, with outstanding written communication and grammar skillsAble to work autonomously, balance and prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesRESPONSIBILITES INCLUDEProvide support for the book editorial team, including publisherReview submissions and write reader’s reportsDo competitive research on proposals or ideas under consideration or developmentWrite acquisition memos for projects being presented for acquisitionPrepare descriptive sales copy for tip sheetsSubmit copyright registrationsWrite cover and jacket flap copyWrite rejection lettersPrepare and transmit manuscriptsCreate PDFs for sales, publicity, and marketingCreate and maintain schedulesCheck alts against proofread pagesPerform administrative tasks including copying, mailing, correspondence, etc.Other duties as assignedESSENTIAL SKILLSHard-working, self-motivated, poised, articulate team playerExcellent grammar, fact checking, and spelling skillsProficiency in typing, word processing, email, and InternetAttention to detail, able to work autonomously, balance and prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesCopyediting and proofreading experience helpful #J-18808-Ljbffr Andrews-Mcmeel-Universal-Inc

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