Careers
Literary/Publishing Internship
Are you interested in literature? As a literary intern with Liza Libes, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an emerging New York writer and learn the ins and outs of the publishing industry!
Length:
3 Months (Flexible Start Date, Possible Extension)
Who You Would Be Working For:
Liza Libes is a professional writer based in New York City and Chicago. You can check out her story and work at: www.lizalibes.com. As Liza grows her literary career, she is looking for a literary intern to help her juggle the publishing industry, as well as establish a strong social media presence with an engaged following.
Qualifications:
High School or College Student
Excellent writing and communications skills
Enthusiastic, energetic, and outgoing
Ability to connect with agents and journals around the world
Ability to write compelling emails
Ability to interact with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X)
Active community member
No prior social media or marketing experience necessary
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive
Responsibilities:
Research literary fiction publishing and literary agent market
Engage in outreach to various literary agents to query authors for upcoming novel
Manage and brainstorm content for various social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) to promote poetry/writing
Collaborate with manager to provide feedback on and revise poetry, novels, and other writing
Attend weekly check-ins with manager
This is a commission-based internship. We will offer compensation upon completion of agent contract and/or poetry publication. Flexible hours. 100% remote. Expected 5-10 hours of work per week. All interested applicants can send a resume and cover letter to query@lizalibes.com.