The Cambridge Writers’ Workshop welcomes internship applications for the 2018-2019 academic year.  The CWW is seeking interns in the fields of Graphic Design, Media Arts, and Editing and Communications.  Accepted interns are eligible for Federal Work-Study credit.  Internships will run from November 1, 2018 – end of May 31, 2019.  Application Deadline is October 15, 2018.  Applicants can be based in Cambridge, MA, or can work remotely.  Apply at cww.submittable.com.  More information below:

Graphic Design Internship

Hours: 5-10 hours per week (Cambridge, MA or remote commuting)
Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Deadline & Guidelines: Applications are due October 15, 2018. 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 an audio/video portfolio with at least 3 media files (URL links to files are fine) that you have created.

* 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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Media Arts Internship 

Hours: 5-10 hours per week (Cambridge, MA or remote commuting)
Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Deadline & Guidelines: Applications due October 15, 2018. Submit a cover letter and resume via cww.submittable.com

The Cambridge Writers’ Workshop, Inc. seeks interns for our creative media team. Interns will further their knowledge in the following areas:

• Editing and producing podcasts and videos for podcast platforms such as SoundCloud, iTunes, etc. and video platforms such as Vimeo, YouTube, etc.
• Researching new media platforms and techniques
• Copy editing promotional materials (print & web)
• Formatting pieces for the web
• Contributing to our Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook pages
• Attending regular meetings with the executive board

Ideal candidates:

• Have experience and familiarity with audio programs including, but not limited to, Audacity, Adobe Audition, WavePad, etc., as well as video programs including, but not limited to, Adobe Final Cut and Premier, iMovie, Avid, etc.
• Have 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
• Strong interest audio/video editing and publishing experience

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 an audio/video portfolio with at least 3 media files (URL links to files are fine) that you have created.

* This is an unpaid internship but 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 March 15, 2018.  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