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Contracts Department Intern
New York, United States · Tiempo parcial
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- Experiencia
- Cualquier
- Salario
- 17 USD – 17 USD / hora
- Vacantes
- 1
- Al corriente
- Hace 2 horas
- Modo de trabajo
- En la oficina
- Educación
- College junior or above, recent graduates
- Elegibilidad
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and should be college juniors, seniors, recent graduates, or those seeking a career transition.
- Reanudar
- Se requiere solicitud
Dónde trabajarás
Descripción del trabajo
About the Internship
W. W. Norton & Company is offering an engaging twelve-week internship in their Contracts Department based in New York, NY. Interns will gain hands-on experience in publishing, participate in educational lunch sessions, and enjoy networking opportunities within the intern group.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and interpret publishing agreements.
- Update contract standard templates as needed.
- Conduct research queries from departments such as royalties and editorial.
- Gather and verify contractual obligation information including monthly cross-checks.
- Prepare monthly memos confirming publishing territories.
- Support departmental projects and maintain contract-related databases.
- Organize and digitize contract files, including scanning physical documents.
Candidate Profile
- College juniors, seniors, recent graduates, or individuals considering a career change.
- Aspiring to enhance both verbal and written communication abilities.
- Enthusiastic about collaborative problem-solving.
- Passionate about learning and idea exchange.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Detail-oriented with keen observational skills.
Compensation and Internship Details
- This is a paid internship offering $17 per hour.
- The internship spans twelve weeks from September 14 to December 4, 2026.
- Interns may work up to 20 hours weekly with flexible scheduling between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
- The position requires in-person attendance at W. W. Norton's Manhattan office.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Application Process
- Submit a resume and original cover letter by August 14, 2026, addressed to Elizabeth Sheehan.
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; early closure possible if sufficient applications are received.
- No follow-up emails after submission to ensure timely review of applications.
- Final decisions will be communicated by September 1, 2026.
- Adhering to submission guidelines is mandatory for consideration.
- Cover letters must be personally written and not AI-generated.
About W. W. Norton & Company
Founded in 1923, W. W. Norton & Company is a prominent American publishing house located in New York City, known for its contributions to the book publishing industry.