Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Interns at Island Press
Island Press offers paid internships in editorial, marketing, and production, a shift from previous unpaid opportunities; Jen notes that "free labor is not equitable," highlighting the importance of fair compensation and limiting internship availability as a result of this change in policy.
Entry-Level Positions, Internships, Marketing and Communications, Paid Internships, Ethical Considerations in the Workplace
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Jen Hawse
Partnership Manager
Island Press
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
N/A
Anthropology, Sociology
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Internships are common entry-level positions in publishing, offering experience in editorial, marketing, or production.
2. Paid internships are becoming more prevalent, reflecting a shift towards equitable compensation.
3. While internships provide valuable experience, financial privilege can influence accessibility to these opportunities.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Island Press has had many interns, both paid and unpaid. These internships can be in editorial, marketing, or even production.
We have since started paying our interns. This is a newer policy, implemented about two or three years ago.
This change has limited the number of interns we can take on, as we can no longer rely on free labor. Free labor is not equitable or fair, and I'm glad that as an organization, we no longer support it.
Internships are a valuable way to gain experience within a specific industry or niche. If you're interested in marketing and communications, I'd suggest looking for similar internship opportunities.
I personally completed two unpaid internships, but I recognize I had the privilege to do so, which is not accessible to everyone, making it a difficult situation for many.