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Hiring Interns for Issue 8 and 9

This January, we are interviewing for interns for our 8th and 9th issues:

Issue 8: January 26th – April 27th 2022

Issue 9: April 27th – August 10th 2022

Paper Lanterns hires one intern per issue. You do not have to be available for both cycles in order to apply.

Interns will get the chance to be involved in all aspects of producing a journal, from the submission and production process to editing and publicity. 

This is a paid part-time position, 7 hours a week at €11 an hour.

Hours are fully flexible but candidates must be available for an evening meeting one day a week.

We are working at home. Candidates must have access to a laptop and an internet connection.

The intern will assist in:

  • Sorting, reading and selecting the submissions for the issue
  • Proofreading the issue
  • Publishing content on the website (WordPress) and social media platforms
  • Developing the marketing database
  • Generating newsletter content in Mailchimp
  • Managing PR
  • Organising the launch

Experience:

The successful candidate must have a keen interest in YA literature.

Experience in marketing, a working knowledge of WordPress, and a keen eye for proofreading is preferred.

You must have the right to work in Ireland. Interviews will be held on January 19th.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Grace, Amy and Maggie at paperlanternsjournal@gmail.com by 11 am (GMT) on 14th January.

Please let us know if you have any questions, or if there are any accommodations we can make.