APA is hiring: Internships at APA - APA Publishing - APA Style Marketing in Wash

We are currently accepting applications for a part-time, paid internship (15-20 hours per week) starting ASAP after hire or by June 2025 and ending in December 2025. There is a possibility of renewal in 2026.

About the Office

APA’s book program, publishes an average of 75 books each year, which includes an office dedicated to APA Style. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association®, now in its seventh edition, is the most widely used writing style guide in the world, used in a variety of academic programs. Oher APA Style products include The Concise Guide to APA Style and Mastering APA Style, which is a digital-only product.

Candidacy:

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a publishing career, preferably in analytics, marketing, sales, or accounting

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities and expectations of this intern are:

• Support marketing
• Conduct research for various projects
• Reviews data to identify key insights into the business's universe
• Evaluate customer profile and market share data to inform product market strategy
• Communicate information to leadership and other stakeholders to determine next steps for sales and marketing efforts
• Attend department meetings
• Write marketing copy
• Other projects as assigned

Professional Advancement:

Through hands-on experience, you will have the opportunity to develop:

• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Better understanding of the publishing industry and how it works, specifically the market usage, strategies, and potential of APA Style
• Marketing expertise
• Connections with peers and professionals both in the field of psychology and in book publishing
• A greater understanding of your career goals and how you can attain them

Job Location - Remote: APA internships may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work interns may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

To apply for our internship program, click on the “Apply Now” button. APA requests a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample as attachments with all applications. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we request that students combine all application materials into one document (i.e. PDF) before submitting their application. Please note that we are not able to acknowledge each applicant; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you have any questions, please email internship@apa.org.

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