Publishing Internships in Ireland

Typical roles for Ireland Publishing Internships

Here are a few examples of roles that our publishing interns in Dublin have taken on before:

• Journalist

  A journalist provides written material for newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They may work in a freelance capacity or be employed on a contract or permanent basis for a certain publication. Interns in journalism must be able to put together compelling stories for readers, supported by accurate research and fact-checking.

• Copy Editor

  Copy editing is the first part of the editing process, and requires one to be extremely meticulous and highly detail-oriented, as they are responsible for assessing a text for inconsistencies and/or mistakes. Interns must be able to read a manuscript to understand its overall picture, and analyze its minute details.

• Literary Agent

  A literary agent is the representative of an author and liaises between the author and publisher. The agent is responsible for pitching a writer’s work to an editor and negotiating book deals and contracts on behalf of the writer. Interns in this area will gain experience in managing sales, contracts, and publication of their client’s works.

• Publicist

  A publicist’s role is to promote an author’s work to as many potential readers as possible. Those interning under a publicist may gain experience in planning and organizing book tours, as well as other strategies to promote an author and his or her work. Publicists work closely with other departments in the publishing house, including editorial, sales, and design.