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On Interning at Island Press: Web, Social Media and Marketing

By Admin / On August 2nd, 2012
In this next installment, Upma Kapoor writes about what it's like to be the Web and Social Media intern. Dedicating every living moment to the internet sounds like the dream job for a handful of 20-somethings. Fact: I and many other applicants may have underestimated the investment, intense consumption of knowledge, and responsibility towards managing social media. I applied for an internship at Island Press because the organization operates on two subjects I identify with on a personal level: literature and the environment.
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On Interning at Island Press: CAKE and the Development Department

By Admin / On July 24th, 2012
Hannah Robinson, a Development & Programs Intern, sheds some light on interning at Island Press I joined the Island Press team in late May, eager to begin working and inspired by the organization’s dedication to the environmental movement. As an Environmental Studies major at the George Washington University, I had taken an array of climate science, human ecology and environmental policy classes.
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On Interning at Island Press: The Production Department

By Admin / On July 12th, 2012
In this next installment, Tessa Fox writes about what it’s like to intern in the production department. There are two main reasons why I sought out an internship at Island Press. First, I’ve always wanted to get experience in the field of publishing and editing. It’s always seemed like a career I would find rewarding: as someone who loves books and writing, I find the process of physically creating a book to be something truly amazing. Second, I am passionate about environmental protection.
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On Interning at Island Press: The Marketing and Publicity Departments

By Admin / On June 19th, 2012
In this second installment, Micaela Samodelov writes about what it's like to intern in the marketing and publicity departments. I applied for a publicity internship at Island Press because I was drawn to the organization’s goal to provide individuals with the information and tools they need to put ideas into practice.
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On Interning at Island Press: CAKE and the Development Department

By Admin / On June 7th, 2012
What's it like to be an intern at Island Press? Nathalie von Veh gives you an idea in our first in the series: On Interning at Island Press. I came to Island Press with enthusiasm and excitement. Island Press bridged both my academic and personal interests. I was inspired by the organization’s commitment to initiate change with ideas.

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