Their internship program, which runs from September – December and February – May, allows students to work 20 hours per week and offers an opportunity to learn about the literary arts and publishing industries. As a RWW Publishing Intern, you would have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, assist with the publication of anthologies, and attend organizational meetings.
Since 2018, Roots Wounds Words has offered free, donation-based, and low-cost literary arts programs such as writing workshops, multi-month writing intensives, master craft talks, book clubs, monthly storyteller showcases, and publication opportunities. Their storytellers are located across the country, as well as in Canada, China, the UK, Côte d'Ivoire, and elsewhere. RWW's former Faculty include literary artists such as Saeed Jones, Deesha Philyaw, Joel L. Daniels, Linda Villarosa, and more. According to RWW, "In 2022, RWW will offer workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, speculative fiction, and young adult fiction. The RWW 2022 Spring Publishing Fellow will have the opportunity to support the tribe we serve--talented, yet often overlooked and cast aside, up-and-coming Storytellers of Color."
The following is from their internship posting:
Who you are:
• A rising junior, senior, or graduate student interested in exploring a career in book publishing and/or arts administration
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent BIPOC books you’ve read and celebrating BIPOC storytelling traditions
• Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
• Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
What you will learn:
• Book production and publishing
• Interviewing BIPOC authors
• Writing book reviews
• Creating and reviewing submission materials
• Managing and updating databases
• Managing and organizing literary arts events
How to apply:
In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter to: Nicole Shawan Junior, Executive Director Roots. Wounds. Words. NSJunior@rootswoundswords.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: As a leading arts organization that champions BIPOC storytellers, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Roots. Wounds. Words. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, social-economic status, justice involvement, body type or size, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The following is from their internship posting:
Who you are:
• A rising junior, senior, or graduate student interested in exploring a career in book publishing and/or arts administration
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent BIPOC books you’ve read and celebrating BIPOC storytelling traditions
• Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
• Resourceful with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and work independently
• Must be results driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
What you will learn:
• Book production and publishing
• Interviewing BIPOC authors
• Writing book reviews
• Creating and reviewing submission materials
• Managing and updating databases
• Managing and organizing literary arts events
How to apply:
In order to be considered, all candidates must submit both a resume AND cover letter to: Nicole Shawan Junior, Executive Director Roots. Wounds. Words. NSJunior@rootswoundswords.org
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: As a leading arts organization that champions BIPOC storytellers, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Roots. Wounds. Words. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, social-economic status, justice involvement, body type or size, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
