Cherry Lake Publishing/Sleeping Bear Press Editorial and Social Media Internship
Fall/Winter 2024–2025

APPLICATION CLOSES: 9/23/24

Cherry Blossom Press is looking for a talented and passionate in-office intern for their Editorial and Marketing/Publicity departments. This intern will work with Cherry Lake Publishing for the fall and winter terms (October 2024-May 2025). The learning experience will span across both departments (Editorial and Marketing/Publicity) and provide insight into the publishing industry from concept phase through development and product marketing. Pay is $15 per hour.

To apply, send a cover letter, short writing sample (250-500 words), and resume to resumes@sleepingbearpress.com.
Subject line should include your name and “INTERNSHIP Fall/Winter 2024–2025”.

Criteria:

• A current sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Must be able to work 10-15 hours a week
• Perceptive of online trends, and responsive to the quickly evolving culture of social media marketing (specifically TikTok), and comfortable making and starring in social posts
• Passionate about children’s literature and nonfiction with a strong desire to spark a love of learning across genres and subject areas in the next generation
• Ability to work reliably, independently, and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Drive and dedication to deliver high-quality work
• A creative self-starter who will bring new ideas to the table

Interns will gain experience in areas such as:

• Creating your own social media campaign
• Creating pitch presentations for a potential new school/library series and a potential trade children’s book
• Pitching ideas weekly, recording video content, editing and posting to Reels and TikTok
• Responding to comments, growing followers, and interacting with our social media community
• Conducting research for trending topics and school curriculum for potential new school/library series
• Assisting designers and editors with photo research
• Assisting with indexing for series as needed
• Participating in our company diversity initiatives
• Participating in department meetings
• Proofing and reviewing titles once in layout
• Fact-checking series as needed
• Data-tracking and other administrative tasks
• Evaluating submissions and drafting author feedback
• Formatting manuscript
• Understanding the publishing process from idea to sale of books
• Working closely with the Marketing team to create engaging and imaginative content to help grow our social media presence and brand voice
• Participating in publicity planning for events and communicating with authors
• Compiling comp copy lists and keeping track of author information
• Preparing publicity materials for distribution
• Writing press releases

This is a paid, in-office position (office is located in Ann Arbor, MI) with an expected commitment of 10-15 hours per week depending on availability.