{"id":2326,"date":"2011-07-08T05:40:36","date_gmt":"2011-07-08T05:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westovermedia.com\/blog\/?p=2326"},"modified":"2011-07-08T05:40:36","modified_gmt":"2011-07-08T05:40:36","slug":"smithsonian-books-marketing-internship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/westovermedia.com\/blog\/archives\/2326","title":{"rendered":"Smithsonian Books Marketing Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Based in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Books Marketing internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about all aspects of book publishing while making meaningful contributions to book projects and building marketing, publicity, sales, and project management skills.<span> <\/span>The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, self-motivated, and academically inclined, with great attention to detail and the ability to work successfully as part of a team.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Smithsonian Books publishes narrative nonfiction books in categories where the Smithsonian&#8217;s authority is unparalleled, such as history, science and technology, and art.<span> <\/span>We also produce signature illustrated books based on our museums and collections.<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Major Duties<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Write and      edit copy for press releases, marketing, publicity, and sales collateral,      web content, and other special projects as assigned<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Research      and update media and publicity databases<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Research      potential special, corporate, and premium sales outlets<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Maintain      and update media, customer, and course adoption databases<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Create      and execute marketing and sales campaigns<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Assist      Director and Marketing Manager with marketing, publicity, and sales      support<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Help      manage backlist sales for reprints and print on demand editions<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Respond      to requests about Smithsonian Books<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Desired Characteristics<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Excellent      writing skills<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Excellent      communication skills; able to effectively express thoughts and ideas      easily in groups and one-on-one<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Media      savvy&#8211;understands traditional media and social networks and how they      relate to the marketing of Smithsonian Books<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Professional,      courteous manner<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Ability      to multi-task and complete complex projects in a timely manner<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Education\/Other Experience<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><span>\u00b7<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC platform<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><span>\u00b7<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>BA or MA, or engaged in degree program for either<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><span>\u00b7<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>3.5 GPA<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Internship Details<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><span>\u00b7<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>12 months in duration<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><span>\u00b7<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>16 hours a week, flexible schedule<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><span>\u00b7<span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Unpaid internship; willing to work with candidates to achieve course credit<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in the internship, resume, and writing sample to <a href=\"mailto:sbvcareers@si.edu\">sbvcareers@si.edu<\/a>.<span> <\/span>Attention: Books Marketing Internship<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Final candidate selection will be subject to the applicant\u2019s successful completion of a pre-employment background check.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Applicants are asked to complete and forward an optional Applicant Survey form available at http:\/\/www.sihr.si.edu\/Forms\/Applicant_Survey_Form.PDF.<span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span> <\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Based in Washington DC, the Smithsonian Books Marketing internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about all aspects of book publishing while making meaningful contributions to book projects and building marketing, publicity, sales, and project management skills. 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