Open Book: Australian Publishing Internship opportunity
Job title: Open Book Intern
Role: Part-time, 3 days a week (0.6FTE)
Duration: Six month contract, Feb 2022 – July 2022
Salary: $15,000 + superannuation (based on a FTE of $50,000)
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Over the course of the six-month program, interns will gain in-house experience at three Australian publishing organisations across the commercial, independent, and education sectors.
How to Apply
The selection of successful applicants will be based on two criteria:
- A response to selection questions (Round one)
- An interview (Round two)
What successful applicants won’t need:
- Proof of a school leavers certificate or university degree qualification
- Previous experience in the books and/or publishing industry
What successful applicants will need:
- A keen interest in books and reading
- An eagerness to learn and immerse themselves in all aspects of the book publishing industry
- The ability to work collaboratively across a range of small to large teams
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- To be 18 years or over
- Availability to work in Sydney or Melbourne
Applications will be assessed by a selection committee composed of members of the Open Book Advisory Board.
Open Book: Australian Publishing Internship aims to foster cultural diversity within the Australian publishing industry.
Of the two internships, one is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
Applications are strongly encouraged from people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. While the internship is an entry-level position, Open Book does not equate this with youth or inexperience, and there is no upper age limit for applicants.
For any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the Contact Form on this website.