Oldcastle Books Internship

Oldcastle Books is the parent publishing company of a number of well-respected and innovative imprints, including:
Oldcastle Books
No Exit Press
Pocket Essentials
Kamera Books
Creative Essentials
High Stakes Publishing

Our work experience program offers graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience of the publishing industry.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

Short-term internship based in our Harpenden office.

You would gain an insight into the day-to-day workings of all aspects of a small publisher and could be involved in all areas of the process of publishing from the initial idea behind a book, market research, developing sales material, updating websites and databases and other projects right through to the book launch.

Duration: 3 months
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4.30pm
Pay: Sorry, no, but there is a (very) small contribution to travel expenses.
Based: Harpenden, Herts., AL5

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates seeking experience in the world of publishing. You could be asked to perform any number of tasks relating to publishing (not just making the tea!) so you will need a flexible approach to work, prepared to have a go at anything (and everything!) that crops up.

As this is an unpaid position, the successful candidate would ideally be from the Harpenden area or within easy commuting distance.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

No. Dress tends to be casual unless you're out and about with us meeting the authors, the booksellers or the public.

CAN I TAKE TIME OFF TO ATTEND INTERVIEWS?

Of course. If anything crops up and you need time off then that's fine. We'd like to be as flexible as possible to help you in your career, though obviously it's up to you to make the most of this work experience opportunity.

WILL YOU HELP ME FIND A JOB AT THE END OF MY PLACEMENT?

We can give you advice on the kinds of companies that might want someone with your experience. We can write you a reference. You can use our computer facilities to apply for jobs and you can take time out to attend interviews.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Simply email us your CV and covering letter expressing your interest and any appropriate skills you think you might have to Ion Mills and if we like what we see we'll be in touch with you to come in and have a chat with us.

Alternatively send your CV and covering letter to:

Ion Mills
Oldcastle Books
P O Box 394
Harpenden
AL5 1XJ

As is only to be expected there may be a lot of people chasing a limited number of placements so don't be downhearted if we don't respond.