On Interning at Island Press: More than Coffee
By Admin / On July 30th, 2013
Publicity Intern Kate Denardi illustrates how working at Island Press is beyond copies and coffee runs.
On Interning at Island Press: From Applying to Reviewing
By Admin / On July 12th, 2013
In this installment, Amanda Del Sontro, Editorial Intern, elaborates on her journey from internship applications to deepening her understanding of the publishing process.
On Interning at Island Press: Acclimating to the Editorial Department
By Admin / On March 19th, 2013
In this installment, Anastasia Stelse, Editorial Intern, writes about transforming from a publishing newbie into a seasoned team player.
On Interning at Island Press: Creating Conversation
By Admin / On March 4th, 2013
In this installment, Jennifer L. Gorfine, Social Media & Web Intern, writes about how individuals and organizations united on Twitter over an unlikely subject.
On Interning at Island Press: Conserving the Environment and the Book
By Admin / On February 15th, 2013
In this installment, Sarah Kuschner, Editorial Intern, writes about how interning for Island Press has shown her that book publishing won't go extinct any time soon.
On Interning at Island Press: Publicity in Practice
By Admin / On December 19th, 2012
In this installment, Ali Ziegler, Publicity Intern, writes about her position's challenges and advantages (which include baked goods).
On Interning at Island Press: A Valuable Interdisciplinary Experience
By Admin / On November 19th, 2012
In this installment, Kevin MacWhorter, Editorial Intern, writes about approaching publishing from a legal perspective.
On Interning at Island Press: Communication in Marketing
By Admin / On October 22nd, 2012
In this installment, Micaela Samodelov, Marketing & Publicity Intern, writes about learning to tailor messages to specific audiences.
On Interning at Island Press: Editorial Department
By Admin / On August 28th, 2012
In this next installment, Noah Weisz writes about what it’s like to be the Editorial intern.
On Interning at Island Press: Web, Social Media and Marketing
By Admin / On August 2nd, 2012
In this next installment, Upma Kapoor writes about what it's like to be the Web and Social Media intern.
Dedicating every living moment to the internet sounds like the dream job for a handful of 20-somethings.
Fact: I and many other applicants may have underestimated the investment, intense consumption of knowledge, and responsibility towards managing social media.