Marik Press, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Public Relations, Marketing, Corporate Communication, Journalism Internship
Marick Press
P.O. Box 36253
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48237
313-407-9236
www.marickpress.com

Internship objective: An internship at Marick Press will set you apart as a distinguished individual to both graduate schools and employers. Marick Press internships will help WSU graduates to find jobs in publishing, advertising, graphic arts, the nonprofit sector, and other fields. Experience gained here can benefit you for years to come. The intern plays an important role in the continued success of Marick Press. Interns gain valuable experience in many aspects of publishing through understanding of day-to-day operations and business practices, from knowledge of computer programs such as Adobe In Design, Photoshop and internet applications, to knowledge of editorial, marketing, sales, publicity, design, production, and fund-raising practices. Staff provide a level of one-on-one guidance and support very rare in publishing internships.

About the interning organization: Marick Press seeks out and publishes the best new poetry from an eclectic range of aesthetics — poetry that is technically accomplished, distinctive in style, and thematically fresh.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Summer I & Summer II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of 1

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: At least 20 hours a week

Desired skills and qualifications: Preference is usually given to juniors and seniors with successful completion of a composition class, public relations and print majors. No prior experience in the publishing field is required; however, a background in writing, computers, or communications is an asset.

Description of intern responsibilities: Answering the telephone and correspondence; taking book orders; communicating with poets, vendors, and other publishing professionals and the general public; and providing a first impression of the press to callers. Additional intern projects include:
Creating press kits
Designing advertisements
Designing book catalogs
Writing press releases
Coordinating manuscript submissions
Writing advertising copy
Interviewing poets and posting the interviews in blogs and websites
Processing book orders
Learning Adobe In Design and Photoshop
Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should contact: Marick Press at (313) 407-9236

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
· The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
· The student’s copy of all work produced
· The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
· Final paper
· The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
· The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
· Student’s journal/log: 20%
· Student’s work: 20 %
· Paper: 20%
· Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
· Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
· E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
· Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
· All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
· Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
· Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.



Student’s Signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature