Intern, Cross-departmental

Quirk Books, an imprint of Andrews McMeel Publishing, is seeking a Cross-Departmental Intern to support Editorial, Marketing/Publicity, and general Administrative Operations. This is a paid, immersive publishing internship designed for individuals interested in developing broad industry experience across departments.

The ideal candidate is curious, organized, collaborative, and passionate about books and publishing. This role offers meaningful exposure to the editorial process, marketing campaigns, production workflows, and the day-to-day functions that support a dynamic imprint at an independent publisher

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The position will work full-time for a period of 6-12 month

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILIT**

IESEditorial (Approx. 4

• 0%)Provide administrative and logistical support to the Editorial te
• am.Assist with book development, manuscript editing, tracking, proposal management, and departmental filin
• gs.Conduct research on comps, categories, trends, authors, and marke
• ts.Write reader’s reports, pitch summaries, and internal coverage as assign
• ed.Assist with meeting preparation, agendas, note-taking, and scheduli
• ng.Proofread and fact-check materials; support the development of acquisitions materia

ls.Marketing & Publicity (Approx. 3

• 0%)Assist with the development and execution of marketing and publicity campaig
• ns.Research influencers, media contacts, and competitive marketing strategi
• es.Draft social media copy, newsletter blurbs, and promotional te
• xt.Track campaign metrics, media hits, influencer posts, and social engageme
• nt.Support event preparation, galley mailings, promotional mailings, and asset organizati

on.Cross-Departmental Administrative Support (Approx. 3

• 0%)Provide general administrative support across departments (Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Operation
• s).Maintain shared calendars, schedules, project tracking sheets, and internal databas
• es.Prepare meeting notes and circulate action ite
• ms.Assist with office logistics including supplies, mailings, and vendor coordinati
• on.Contribute to documentation of workflows, processes, and best practic

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ESSENTIAL SK**

• ILLSCommunicat ion: Clear, proactive, and professional in all chann
• els.Collaborat ion: Works effectively across departments; receptive to feedb
• ack.Time Managem ent: Able to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting ne
• eds.Organizat ion: Maintains accurate records, files, and details across workfl
• ows.Initiative & Curios ity: Asks questions, seeks context, and volunteers support where nee
• ded.Technical Agil ity: Learns new tools quickly and navigates digital workflows comforta
• bly.Professional Cond uct: Maintains confidentiality and conducts work with integr

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MINIMUM QUALIFICA**

• TIONSStrong written and verbal communication sk
• ills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to de
• tail.Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environ
• ment.Interest in publishing, pop culture, books, and creative indust
• ries.Familiarity with Microsoft, Google Workspace and willingness to learn new sys
• tems.Ability to work both collaboratively and independe
• ntly.Professionalism, reliability, and discretion with confidential mater

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