Paid Student Job, Books Marketing Team
Marketing and Sales
The Duke University Press (DUP) Books Marketing team seeks a paid student assistant, supporting nine full-time staff members who oversee the complete marketing program (advertising, publicity, sales, presence at academic conferences, electronic marketing, and the production of seasonal and subject area catalogs) for more than 150 general interest and scholarly titles annually.
The ideal applicant is a graduate student majoring in the social sciences or humanities, who is able to work approximately 10 hours per week for the Spring 2025 semester. Interest in also working increased hours during the summer of 2025 is a plus.
Assigned work can be completed in-office or remotely, or a combination. Remote candidates must supply their own computer and internet access.
Student applicants must be currently enrolled and must reside within North Carolina throughout the entire term of their DUP employment.
The pay rate for this position is $17.00/hour for graduate students and $16.00/hour for advanced undergraduates.
Interested Duke Students should use this link to apply: Paid Student Asst. Job - Books Marketing Team
Non-Duke Students should send an e-mail to DUP_jobs@duke.edu and put 'Books Marketing Student Job' in the subject line; attach your résumé & cover letter, and include contact information for 3 references.
Duke University Press is strongly committed to fighting racism and to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants who share this commitment.
Job Description: Assist Books Marketing team with the following (and additional) tasks.
- Prepare publicity materials, such as advance review copies and page proofs, review slips, and fliers
- Process and excerpt incoming book reviews
- Fill requests for review copies from media
- Prepare sales materials intended for use by our sales reps
- Assist prize coordinator in nominating books for various academic prizes
- Draft blog posts and assist with social media
- Draft author Q&As
- Assist in writing back cover and catalog copy
Education/Training:
- Applicants must be a graduate student or advanced undergraduate, in the humanities or social sciences
- Both work study and non-work study positions are available
Experience:
- No prior experience in publishing or administrative work is required
- Attention to detail is important for success in this internship
- Experience using scholarly journals for research is a plus
- Interest in Duke University Press books and areas of scholarship is a plus
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.