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We have an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join our dynamic Editorial team and gain insight and valuable experience of working with a global trade publisher. This is a 3 months Fixed Term Contract, Full time.
The Job Role

Reporting to a senior member of the Editorial team, you will provide a range of administrative support to the department, from reading through unsolicited and existing manuscripts to with basic editing and proofing. The role will also give the successful candidate the opportunity to be closely involved with the full cycle of the publishing process

The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, possessing excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with great interpersonal skills and a be a team player. Highly organised, with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to multi-task in a busy environment. You will have a passion for books for working in the Publishing industry and the way in which publishers engage and excite readers. I

It would be a big plus if you had your own laptop (with necessary software).

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Simon & Schuster India is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster India, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster India is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster India role will be employees of Simon & Schuster Publishers India Private Limited, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.