spring 2020 #DVpit internship
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
INTERVIEW PERIOD: December 19 - January 15, 2020
INTERNSHIP PERIOD: mid February (flexible) - mid April
Thanks to the generosity of the writing community, I am able to hire an intern to help me prepare for and manage the next #DVpit. This event and the community surrounding it are tremendously important to me, and so the person who assumes this position will be working pretty closely with me. I will need to trust this person to speak and work on #DVpit’s behalf—on my behalf. So I’m looking for someone who is reliable, decent, compassionate, and just generally a good egg with fantastic communication skills. I’ll offer monetary compensation and as much mentorship as I reasonably can. But you don’t need to be a writer, or have experience working in the publishing industry. As long as you are well-informed about publishing, #DVpit, twitter, and the need for diversity and inclusion in the book industry, you qualify! Pertinent details follow. If you are interested and think you meet the criteria, please email me your resume (attachment) and a cover letter (text in the body of the email) to contact@dvpit.com with "internship" as the subject line. Thank you for reading!
Compensation: $15 per hour ($1,500 total, paid in weekly installments via Venmo or PayPal)
Hours: 10 hours per week (except #DVpit week, which may be more)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Remote with reliable internet service
Responsibilities:
Solicit, organize/schedule, format and proofread the #DVpit success interviews
Solicit/assign guest blog posts and find outlets to publish
Update the website, providing copy and updates to successes and resources, create #DVpit users guide (including how to use twitter, how to pitch, examples of pitches, what to do day-of, how to manage requests, how to strategize if it doesn’t meet expectations)
Assist with the @DVpit_ twitter account (answering questions in DMs/mentions, scheduling tweets, monitoring the hashtag on pitch days)
Research into promotional opportunities
Outreach to potential participants
Some admin work as needed
Completing a timesheet to monitor work flow
Attending a weekly review meeting
Qualifications:
Intimate knowledge with the issue of inclusion and diversity in book publishing
Understanding and compassion for all marginalized communities
Adept at twitter and specifically twitter pitch events
Open/flexible availability on pitch days (to be determined and discussed in advance)
Confidence and courage to address sensitive issues, including confronting trolls and blocking harassment accounts
Infinite patience and an open heart
Good boundaries
Vocal, kind, reliable, trustworthy
Stable internet connection
Experience with Google Docs and Sheets
Must have excellent communication skills
Must be 18+