Last minute publishing internship for fall!

[Sonya Huber]

Hello all,

One of our Editing and Publishing Minor graduates now works full-time at Booktrib.com, and she sent along this call for a for-credit internship for fall, just in case you might be looking for one!

Here's some info about the internship:

Meryl Moss Media Group, a leading Literary Publicity and Marketing Firm located in Westport, CT seeks an energetic self-starter who loves books and is interested in the publishing business. You will learn how publicity, marketing, and social media work to promote our bestselling and emerging author clients. In-person, or remote optional.

Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to learn the profession from the ground up, meet published authors, and understand how a successful book tour comes together. This internship is for college credit, with the potential for hire after the internship is completed.

Those interested should contact me...@merylmossmedia.com directly with a cover letter and resume.

Job Highlights: 

• Work closely with experienced publicists to learn about book tours, author events, and capturing the attention of television and radio producers. 
• Learn about social media outreach for authors. 
• Get an insider's perspective on the constantly evolving world of publishing. 
• Work on a diverse selection of campaigns featuring a variety of genres. 

Qualifications: 

• Keen interest in books and publishing 
• Well organized 
• Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, and popular social media platforms 
• Good communication skills in person, on paper, and on the phone 
• Knowledge of Muck Rack and other social listening tools, a plus 
• Knowledge of Canva, Photoshop, and WordPress, a plus 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct outreach for Amazon Review campaigns 
• Identify and collect Influencer and blogger contacts for social media campaigns 
• Writing compelling copy for Social Media for various clients
• Reading books and assisting in writing press materials
• Pitching authors to influencers, Podcasts, and other forms of media

 

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.

ABOUT US: Meryl Moss Media Group understands today's media ecosystem and navigates it to create and execute results-driven media campaigns for authors and publishers. 

For 29 years we have helped authors turn their books into bestsellers, and discover who they are and who they strive to be through publicity campaigns that are seamless, newsworthy and on target. 

There is no substitute for the creative thinking and experience needed to excel in the world of media, influencer development, social media, and marketing. Our team listens carefully to our client's needs and responds with solutions that are innovative, cost-effective and designed to surpass expectations.  

Those interested should contact me...@merylmossmedia.com directly with a cover letter and resume.

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Sonya Huber
Professor, Dept. of English

Faculty, Fairfield U. Low-Residency MFA Program

Editor, Dogwood: A Journal of Poetry and Prose

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Fairfield University
1073 N. Benson Road

Fairfield, CT 06824