Remote Publishing Internships

Typical roles for remote publishing internships

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

• Sales and Marketing

  There are many roles within the publishing industry, making it a great place for professionals of all backgrounds. Sales and marketing is one of the most important functions of a publishing firm. Interns learn best practices for selling and advertising books, magazines, and other print and digital products, and gain a global perspective on supply chains and the demand for entertainment and information.

• Social Media Management

  Social media is a common element of most remote internships in publishing. In fact, social media is used to promote products in nearly every industry, not just publishing, making platform management skills incredibly valuable. Interns may gain experience creating and running social media ads for upcoming publications, tracking audience and reach, and even launching new platforms like Tik Tok for their organization.

• Distribution

  Just like sales, distribution is a fundamental element of the publishing industry. For interns with a background or interest in business and supply chains, these roles are an excellent opportunity to learn about global distribution chains, forecasting, and best practices for overcoming the challenges of shipping thousands of books around the world. While some publishing companies manage their own distribution, others work with third party specialty firms.

• Copywriting

  Writing and proofreading skills are essential in many areas of the publishing field. Interns may gain experience reading and editing various publications before launch, and even drafting promotional content for upcoming projects. Copywriting positions are a great way to begin building a portfolio that demonstrates editing and writing skills.