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We're a different kind of publisher with a different kind of internship.
Publishing is a fun and exciting industry, and with the rise of digital media is undergoing some dramatic changes. Familius is a small company, so an internship with us means you’ll be on the frontlines of all the changes—forget pushing papers and getting others coffee. As a Familius intern, you’ll be given free reign to design covers, edit manuscripts, lay out books, create digital publications, and explore the world of publishing. And by the end of your internship, you can expect to see your very own work appear on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple’s iBookstore.

What kinds of internships are available?
Graphic Design Program
If you think Comic Sans was a social disaster, this is the internship for you. We insist on good design—in fact, we’re a bit obsessive about it. Your job: turn a 6” x 9” billboard into a work of art.

The Project Design ground-breaking book covers, rich book interiors, promotional materials, and one-of-a-kind gift products that are beautiful and help families be happy.
Hours 30-40 per week, but those hours may be scheduled at the intern’s convenience.
Compensation $1,000 stipend
Location Flexible. All of your work can be done at home and on your own time. Regular meetings and communications will be done through Skype and email.
What You'll Learn
  • Master the techniques behind effective cover design.
  • Learn the basic principles of business marketing and how that can help you craft a more compelling visual message.
  • Get valuable feedback from publishing sales reps and a mentor with 20+ years in the business.
Get more details Download the Summer 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Fall 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Winter 2014 Internship Packet
Book Layout Program
In 2011, e-book sales rose as much as 117%, now making up at least 15% of all trade-book sales. What do all those numbers mean? One thing, really: e-book design skills are just as important as print. Here’s your chance to get the better of both of them.

The Project Design the interiors (both print and digital) for 10 Familius titles.
Hours 30-40 per week, but those hours may be scheduled at the intern’s convenience.
Compensation $750 stipend
Location Flexible. All of your work can be done at home and on your own time. Regular meetings and communications will be done through Skype and email.
What You'll Learn
  • Acquire basic principles of book layout and design.
  • Gain a general understanding of the e-book industry (what’s an e-book? EPUB? MOBI?).
  • Learn how to use special features in Abode InDesign to create a digital table of contents, set up e-book-specific styling requirements, and generate EPUBs and MOBIs.
  • Learn how to validate an EPUB according to international standards and troubleshoot errors.
Get more details Download the Summer 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Fall 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Winter 2014 Internship Packet
Editing Program
There’s Chicago, and then there’s Chicago. Discover the ins and outs of substantive editing, the thrills and frustrations of working with a real, breathing author, and get cozy with commas and colons.

The Project Be the lead editor on three Familius titles, and proofread three additional titles.
Hours 10 hours per week, but those hours can be freely scheduled around school and other activites.
Compensation $350 stipend
Location Flexible. All of your work can be done at home and on your own time. Regular meetings and communications will be done through Skype and email.
What You'll Learn
  • Gain a general understanding of all phases of the editing process, including substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
  • Learn how to work with an author and recommend changes.
  • Understand a book’s intended market, and how to align the book’s content with that market.
  • Learn basic notations required for preparing a manuscript for e-book production.
Get more details Download the Summer 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Fall 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Winter 2014 Internship Packet
Public Relations Program
After the books have been written, edited, designed and published, the last important step is getting the right people talking about the books. Learn what it takes to target online and offline opinion leaders to generate conversation and interest in our titles.

The Project Be the lead public relations manager on three Familius titles, working primarily with the authors and the press.
Hours 10 hours per week, but those hours can be freely scheduled around school and other activites.
Compensation $350 stipend
Location Flexible. All of your work can be done at home and on your own time. Regular meetings and communications will be done through Skype and email.
What You'll Learn
  • Learn how to conduct media training with authors, pitch targeted journalists, write press releases, manage social media, and generate conversation about upcoming books.
  • Research, understand, and promote to niche markets.
  • Receive personal mentoring from company president, who has 20+ years of experience in publishing public relations and is former CEO of Gibbs Smith publishing.
  • Show what you can do on a short timeline with hard deadlines.
Get more details Download the Summer 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Fall 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Winter 2014 Internship Packet
Film Program
It’s expected that 90 percent of all internet traffic in 2013 will be video. For publishers, video has become a paramount part of the business. Here’s your chance to create and publish video content for a family-based audience.

The Project Film five videos: three book teasers and two short films on best family practices.
Hours 10 hours per week, but those hours can be freely scheduled around school and other activites.
Compensation $350 stipend
Location Flexible. All of your work can be done at home and on your own time. Regular meetings and communications will be done through Skype and email.
What You'll Learn
  • Develop your skills as a videographer and use those to create content for family-based audiences.
  • Learn the basics of the book publishing industry and how video is becoming an integral part.
  • Participate in the annual Familius Family International Film Festival.
  • Get feedback from publishing professionals and a mentor with 20+ years in the business.
Get more details Download the Summer 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Fall 2013 Internship Packet
Download the Winter 2014 Internship Packet
When are the internships offered?
Summer 2013 Internship Program
Internship Begins May 1, 2013
Internship Ends August 31, 2013
Application Deadline March 31, 2013
Positions Graphic Design (1 position)
Editorial (4 positions)
Public Relations (2 positions)
Film (1 position)
Get more details Download the Summer 2013 Internship Packet
Fall 2013 Internship Program
Internship Begins September 1, 2013
Internship Ends December 31, 2013
Application Deadline July 31, 2013
Positions Graphic Design (1 position)
Book Layout (2 positions)
Editorial (3 positions)
Public Relations (2 positions)
Film (1 position)
Get more details Download the Fall 2013 Internship Packet
Winter 2014 Internship Program
Internship Begins January 1, 2014
Internship Ends April 30, 2014
Application Deadline November 30, 2013
Positions Book Layout (2 positions)
Editorial (3 positions)
Public Relations (2 positions)
Film (1 position)
Get more details Download the Winter 2014 Internship Packet
How do I apply to the program?
Ready to become part of the family? Just click the button below to access the internship application.


How can I get more information?
First, download one of the internship packets above. If you can't find the answer to your question, feel free to contact David Miles, Director of Digital Development and Deployment (david@familius.com). We'd more than happy to talk with you about our internship programs!

Download the 2013 Internship Program Packets:

Winter 2014

Summer 2013

Fall 2013
Meet Clarise
Clarise grew up in Oklahoma, but is a Texan at heart. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, reading, knitting, crocheting, and anything else that grandmothers tend to do. Not surprisingly, she also loves cats, and jokes that "My husband saved me from being a crazy cat lady who lives alone with her nine cats."

Following her internship with Familius, Clarise will graduate in April and move with her husband to South Carolina where they both have dream jobs at a local resort: he will work with film, and she will be editing and designing pamphlets and the resort magazine.

In addition to working with Familius, Clarise has worked on the staff of two journals, including Chiasm, a neuroscience journal, and AWE, a women's studies journal.

We're grateful for Clarise's internship with us, and for her dedication to our work. Clarise is one of the most hardworking individuals we have ever met, and we were constantly impressed by her determination to hit deadlines. One of her projects included laying out Glad to be Dad, a fabulous book by author Tim Myers. Check out her work!

Thank you, Clarise, for being part of our journey. We're proud to call you a member of the family.
 
For current interns, visit the Internship Portal to coordinate projects, download templates, and collaborate with the design team.



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