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INTERNSHIP FOR ASPIRING PUBLISHERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Would you like to join The KREST House storytelling empire as:

  • a writer
  • an editor
  • an illustrator
  • or a cover designer?

Apply to join our 2024 internship program for aspiring individuals who want to work in the publishing industry in South Africa.

Here are the program details:

  • Runs from Friday 6 September to Friday 22 November (2024)
  • Interns will need to be available every Monday 8am – 9.30 am and every Friday 2pm – 4pm during this period, over Teams
  • This program is entirely remote for those 2 days of the week only
  • Interns will be paid on an agency model (i.e. paid per book that they work on, if they prove competent to be assigned to a book)
  • At the end of the internship, interns who have exhibited a great affinity for this industry will be given the to option to join The KREST House team, who all work remotely and freelance and receive an estimated 1-2 books per month from us

Here is the criteria required of all applicants:

  • Aged 18+
  • A resident of South Africa
  • Access to Teams with video and mic
  • Access to Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint)
  • Must be creative and imaginative
  • Must be confident and authoritative when working with authors
  • Must be exceptionally punctual with great respect for deadlines
  • All applicants must have superior writing skills, even if not applying for a writer position

Application instructions:

  • Email info@kresthouse.co.za with the subject ‘Internship Application’ in the subject line
  • Tell us about yourself (include age, location, personality traits)
  • Attach your CV
  • Attach a short writing sample of a few paragraphs (can be anything of your choice; fiction, non-fiction, essay extract etc.)
  • If you are applying for illustrator/ cover designer positions, attach a portfolio
  • Due to the volume of applicants every year, only shortlisted candidates will receive responses
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a 15 minute interview over Teams in August
  • Final successful candidates will be notified before the end of August of acceptance
  • The KREST House reserves the right to cancel the internship opportunity without prior notice if we do not identify suitable candidates

Wishing you well on your journey to join our House.

Stay Inspired!