Editorial Intern (Music Typesetting) (Remote)

Promethean Editions Limited is a publisher of contemporary classical music and we engage in a number of classical music enterprises, including arts management and print production services, for other publishers and arts organisations throughout the world. We are seeking an enthusiastic, music-loving marketing or classical music student (or other interested professionals) to assist us in completing our marketing and promotion projects. This Internship is a volunteer position in our editorial team. It is designed to provide students or other professionals with the opportunity to gain work experience in the publishing and/or music publishing sectors.This Internship is neither a full-time nor a paid position. The successful applicant will be required to work at our offices on Boulcott Street, Wellington, between 10 to 15 hours per week for a period of up to six months.It is envisaged that the Intern will work for a maximum of 6 months (at approximately 10-15 hours per week) and complete the following projects:Editorial copy activity: write, edit and format the front matter copy for a selection of works that are to be made available for sale online; andWebsite Publishing activity: digitize existing publications ready to be used/uploaded to Google Books.The Intern will gain valuable work experience working in a professional publishing environment. A full written reference will be provided at the end of the internship including, if applicable, a letter of recommendation to prospective employers. This is an excellent opportunity to build up your CV and gain new skills and experiences with an internationally respected publishing and music business.Qualifications & Expectations We are looking for applicants who have most or some of the following:A positive 'can-do' attitude;Someone looking to gain valuable work experience to further their career;Enrolled (or completed) in a degree programme with a focus on publishing, literature, music, marketing or communications (graduates or professionals who are seeking a change of direction would also be welcome to apply);An interest in gaining work experience in publishing or music publishing;Excellent oral and written communication skills with an attention to detail;Working knowledge of computers, preferably Mac OS, and experience with the Internet and social media;Customer service experience; andA high level of initiative and determination to push personal boundaries to achieve new goals.#J-18808-Ljbffr