If you are interested in being considered for freelance work as a copy editor, indexer, or proofreader, please contact our production editor, Kerri Tolan, at kerrit@mailbox.sc.edu. If you are interested in freelance work writing jacket copy, contact Suzanne Axland, director of marketing and sales, at axland@mailbox.sc.edu.
We currently have no openings.
The University of South Carolina Press offers unpaid internships in acquisitions, editorial, publicity, and marketing. Each internship will offer exposure to and potential integration with other UofSC Press departments. Interns will gain insight into the publishing process with varied learning opportunities tailored to their specific interests. UofSC Press internships are may be counted for course credit (pending approval by an academic advisor). Interns work about 12 hours each week.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted through Handshake when posted each semester. We have completed our search for Fall 2021 interns. Spring 2021 internship positions will be posted in late Fall 2021. Applicants are encouraged to apply via Handshake but may also submit cover letters and resumes via email to Lily Stephens, publishing assistant, ls54@mailbox.sc.edu.
The Acquisitions Department internship typically lasts one academic year, but may extend into the summer or be available for a single semester on a case-by-case basis. Interns work about 12 hours each week and, depending on the individual’s skills and interests and the acquisitions calendar, can gain the following experience:
The Editorial Department internship typically lasts one academic year, but may extend into the summer or be available for a single semester on a case-by-case basis. Interns work about 8 hours each week and, depending on the individual’s skills and interests and the editorial calendar, can gain the following experience:
The Marketing Department internship is an unpaid learning experience that typically lasts one semester but can run for two or more semesters depending on the intern’s interest and abilities. Interns work about 10 hours each week and, depending on the individual’s skills and the marketing schedule, can gain the following experience:
The Publicity Department internship typically lasts one academic year, but may extend into the summer or be available for a single semester on a case-by-case basis. Interns work about 10 hours each week and, depending on the individual’s skills and the marketing schedule, can gain the following experience:
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