SEASONAL INTERN PROGRAM - 12 WEEKS
Kinsman Quarterly is committed to raising BIPOC leaders within the literary community. Our seasonal intern program provides professional experience to enhance the portfolios and resumes of underrepresented writers and their future opportunities. Likewise, our volunteer interns help our non-profit mission to diversify literary voices and keep operational costs low.
Interns may participate in 1 of 5 areas of professional development. At the conclusion of 12 weeks, they receive a letter of recommendation and a professional certificate. Interns need only devote 2 remote hours a week to Kinsman Quarterly’s online journal for a seasonal quarter.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES INCLUDE:
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Editorial – Supports our literary projects with submission reviewing, editing and proofreading. Interns gain experience in content editing, fact-checking, and manuscript and journal evaluation.
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Journalism & Content Development – Researches, writes, and creates feature articles, interviews, and opinion pieces for the quarterly journal. Collaborates with editorial and marketing teams to create engaging, mission-aligned content.
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Production & Design – Assists management of production projects and timeline, including licensing, formatting for print and digital publications. Design interns assist with graphic design, typesetting, design software, and pre-press preparation.
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Marketing & Publicity – Promotes organization through campaigns, social media, press releases, community partner outreach, and author events. Interns can work on market research, social media strategy, and PR outreach.
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Fundraising – Helps secure financial support for publishing initiatives, journal production, and community programs. Supports coordination of fundraising strategies, grant writing, reporting, and fundraising campaigns & events.
To be eligible, students must...
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be 18 years or older
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be a college student or graduate
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be eligible to work within the U.S. (preferred)
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be a quality writer