The Cambridge Writers’ Workshop is delighted to announce two new internship positions.  Apply for our Graphic Design or Editing and Communications Intern positions by September 15, 2017!  Interns can be based in Cambridge, MA or can remote commute.

Graphic Design Internship

Hours: 5-10 hours per week (Cambridge, MA or remote commuting)
Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Deadline & Guidelines: Applications are due September 15, 2017. Submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio online to cww.submittable.com.

The Cambridge Writers’ Workshop, Inc. seeks interns for our creative media team.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending regular meetings with the executive board
• Designing clear and engaging graphic communications for print and web. This will include logos, branded promotional items, web site and social media graphics, posters, flyers, and other marketing materials as needed
• Basic HTML coding
• Researching creative inspiration
• Reading and following art and design news

Ideal candidates:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
• Basic knowledge of HTML
• Knowledge of Illustrator
• Experience producing content on a timely basis
• Possess energy, enthusiasm, sense of humor, people skills, creativity
• Have organizational skills, strict attention to detail, & ability to meet deadlines
• Interest or experience in publishing

Address the following questions in your cover letter:

1. What makes you excited about interning with the Cambridge Writers’ Workshop?
2. How will your skills help us as an organization?
3. What skills do you hope to gain from your experience with the Cambridge Writers’ Workshop?

Please also include a portfolio with 3-5 posters, flyers or other marketing material samples you have previously completed.

* This is an unpaid internship but course credit or Federal Work Study hours and course credit may apply.  Please inquire about details at directors@cambridgewritersworkshop.org

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Editing & Communications Internship

Hours: 5-10 hours per week (Cambridge, MA or remote commuting)
Duration: 6 months (renewable)
Deadline & Guidelines:  Applications due September 15, 2017.  Submit a cover letter and résumé online to cww.submittable.com.

The Cambridge Writers’ Workshop, Inc. seeks interns for our editing & communications team.  Interns will gain experience in:

• Copyediting promotional materials (print & web)
• Formatting pieces for the web
• Editing and generating web content (blogging about literary topics)
• Editing and generating newsletter content
• Contributing to our Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook pages
• Attending regular meetings with the executive board

Ideal candidates:

• Possess energy, enthusiasm, sense of humor, people skills, creativity
• Have organizational skills, strict attention to detail, & ability to meet deadlines
• Have fluency in internet and social media (esp. Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and WordPress)
• Strong interest editing/publishing experience
• Experience with Photoshop & HTML helpful but not necessary

Address the following questions in your cover letter:

1.  What makes you excited about interning with the Cambridge Writers’ Workshop?
2.  How will your skills help us as an organization?
3.  What skills do you hope to gain from your experience with the Cambridge Writers’ Workshop?

*  This is an unpaid internship but Federal Work Study hours may apply.  Please inquire about details at directors@cambridgewritersworkshop.org