Restless Books is an independent, nonprofit publisher of international literature, with a storefront located in Amherst, Massachusetts. We publish 10-12 titles a year for both adults and young readers, most of them in translation, from all over the world. Our published translations – from Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Yiddish, and more – are often the author’s English-language debut.
In addition to our mainline titles, our Yonder imprint publishes illustrated books, middle-grade and young adult fiction, also in translation. We also host a yearly Prize for New Immigrant Writing, open to first-generation immigrants. Alternating between fiction and nonfiction, the winning author receives $10,000 and publication by Restless Books.
We are currently seeking Publishing Interns for the fall semester, with a time commitment of 8-10 hours per week. The internship program is designed as an extensive introduction to the book publishing world: interns will be involved in all stages of book publishing, including acquisitions, editing, marketing and publicity, grant writing, etc. We encourage applicants to indicate a preference between an Editorial or a Publicity focus for their internship experience.
Internship responsibilities include:
- Reading manuscripts for book acquisitions
- Drafting blog material for the Restless website
- Writing and/or designing material for social media
- Copy editing and proofreading manuscripts
- Publicity managing outreach for events, blurb requests, and reviews
Essential Skills
- Strong passion for contemporary literature and literature in translation
- Strong interest in the publishing world and non-profit work
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to self-manage and work independently
Preferred Skills
- Fluency in a language other than English
- Previous experience in publishing or editorial work
- Ability to work in person at the Amherst office
How to Apply
Please upload the following documents to Handshake:
- A brief resume detailing relevant experience
- A 1-page cover letter containing:
- a statement of interest for Restless Books
- (Optional) list 1-2 references that we may contact if you are a finalist
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Proof of qualification for college funding and/or credit
- Please note: you are not required to have already secured funding/credits! Programs that require a secured internship before applying are valid.
