interns

On Interning at Island Press: Books that Matter

By Jessica Flores / On November 28th, 2016
I started at Island Press as a Marketing Intern over the summer. In many ways, my experience with the Production department is similar to my time in Marketing. From day one I was given an overview of the publishing process with emphasis on my department’s role. If I had questions, Sharis was always willing to answer. I felt included in the Production department because of the amazing team I was a part of and that they trusted me with great responsibility.

On Interning at Island Press: A Place United

By Jessica Flores / On August 24th, 2016
When I graduated from my university last year, I wanted to start working in publishing, so when I found Island Press’s summer internships I signed up right away. From my first day as publicity intern, I was already mailing out advance reader copies to reviewers and reading chapters of the book I would write my first press release on. By the next week I was attending my first DTP meeting, where all the different departments of Island Press gather to discuss their concerns and progress for potential new books.

On Interning at Island Press: Spreading the Change

By Tiara Beatty / On August 18th, 2016
At the beginning of my college career, I was so sure I wanted to be a journalist. As time passed and my interests changed, I finally realized the field I really wanted to go into: book publishing. As a journalism major with a lot of newsroom experience, the closest I’d gotten to a book job was working at my university’s library. That’s when I went looking for internships and came across Island Press.

On Interning at Island Press: Not Just About Raising Funds

By Calla Rosenfeld / On August 1st, 2016
Like many college students, I am familiar with the all-too-common rollercoaster: late nights spent thinking about the future, deciding how to leave my proverbial mark on the world. As a rising sophomore, I’m still in the beginnings of my academic career. I haven’t officially declared my major or decided if I will study abroad yet; and applying to grad school, narrowing down a specific career path, and writing my thesis still feel like the distant future. This summer, I wanted to do something that would broaden my ideas of what I can do with my passion for environmental issues.

On Interning at Island Press: Always Part of the Action

By Bernadette LeMasters / On May 5th, 2016
Late last year I graduated with an environmental science and policy degree, and was looking for jobs. I had already built experience in government and university settings while in school, filling temporary positions such as events outreach coordinator, and field instructor for middle school students. I’ve always been drawn to the sciences, reading, writing, and helping to promote the exchange of important research and environmental ideas.

On Interning at Island Press: A totally rad experience

By Danielle Underhill / On March 8th, 2016
Interning at Island Press has been nothing shy of a totally rad experience. The people, the conversation, and the work itself constantly leave me feeling humbly fortunate for the opportunity to grow here. I came to Washington D.C. all the way from Phoenix, AZ with big eyes and shaky hands after graduating with a B.S. in conservation biology and ecology, and just after spending two months in Kenya and Madagascar writing a freelance blog about conservation and humanitarian organizations I encountered throughout the trip.

On Interning at Island Press: A Whirlwind of Invaluable Experience

By Jordan Aaronson / On March 1st, 2016
I have loved books my entire life, and I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to focus on reading and writing. As an overenthusiastic undergrad, I spent a lot of my time trying to figure out which path I wanted to follow: teaching, writing, researching, or something unrelated to English altogether; there were too many options. Then, during my junior year, I met a fellow student and former IP intern who introduced me to the world of publishing—a field that combined many of my greatest passions.

On Interning at Island Press: Valued and Included

By Samantha Hansen / On February 8th, 2016
I first applied to Island Press in the midst of a job-hunting fury that surrounded me like a cloud of smoke. Island Press stood out from the rest because not only was it a publisher, but also a non-profit. I loved the idea of being able to work at a place that combined the two types of organizations that I was most passionate about. I’ve always believed in the power of books and the impact of good non-profits, and after reading the Island Press mission it really did feel like the perfect fit.

On Interning at Island Press: Real Responsibilities

By Caitlin Moniz / On January 3rd, 2016
The real world is weird. You emerge from the sheltered existence of a college undergrad to find that your new roommates are you parents. And then there’s figuring out your career path—a daunting task where it feels like doors are closing everywhere you look and you are dumbfounded that Joe Schmo from high school appears to have it all figured out. 

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