Book Publishing Intern

Evening Post Books, the book publishing division of Evening Post Publishing, parent company of The Post and Courier, is seeking a publishing intern. Reporting to the EPB Marketing Manager, the publishing intern's goal is to both coproduce EPB titles with the editorial team and subsequently transpose them to social media and digital platforms to increase brand awareness and reach with the marketing team. The student will have the opportunity to acquire and further develop their communication skills, time management abilities, and creativity in a professional environment through a book publishing lens. There is an option to extend the internship term past the summer for students who demonstrate a strong understanding and execution of the objectives below.

Scheduling work availability within EPB office hours in Downtown Charleston, SC, is flexible, and both remote and in-person students will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Copy editing post-development book proofs
• Managing and organizing assets (images, documents, graphics) for book projects
• Creating, scheduling, and publishing social media content across EPB platforms, including static posts, carousel posts, reels, and story content
• Collaborating with the marketing manager and editorial team on book launch support, promotional campaigns, and audience engagement initiatives
• Pitching and creating web content (blogs) and monthly newsletters
• Assisting with media and publicity efforts, including drafting press releases, researching outreach opportunities, and supporting title launch promotion
• Providing general administrative and project support across editorial and marketing efforts as needed

Requirements, minimum education level, and experience:

• Candidates' studies should be focused in English, marketing, communications, graphic design or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess strong written and verbal skills
• Operate as a creative thinker with a 'no project too big or too small' mindset
• Have experience creating social media content in Canva and a strong understanding of current platform trends, best practices, and content formats
• Be familiar with the Microsoft Suite and other file management platforms, namely Outlook, calendar, SharePoint, and DropBox
• Be hyper-organized, with a keen eye for project/time management, prioritization, and execution
• Be comfortable working and managing tasks independently and as part of a team

Physical demands:

• Long periods of sitting
• Repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movement (while operating a computer)
• Occasional bending, stooping, and lifting (15-30 pounds)
• Eye-hand coordination (typing)
• Extended periods of reading fine print on a screen

For consideration, please submit a brief (less than 300 words) cover letter outlining your relevant experience and professional aspirations, and a resume. If you have a portfolio you would like to share, please feel free to do so.