Our openings for the Summer 2023 Internship have been filled. However, you can apply for the Summer 2024 Internship until March 31, 2024.

Thank you so much for your interest in applying for our internship. You can find the form for the Pre-Interview if you scroll down. Our tip: use the Pre-Interview to stand out as a candidate. Take your time to really answer the questions so we get to know you individually. Good Luck!

– The Writer Therapy Team

INFORMATION

While the internship is from May to August, this form is available year-round. If you didn’t get an offer for an internship for one period, we encourage you to reapply for the next hiring period. The number of internships available varies per period. The application deadline is March 31st.

WRITER THERAPY INTERNSHIP

Writer Therapy is a growing company with a unique approach to story analysis. We work with traditional authors, indie authors, and publishing houses to help create books of the highest quality, as well as storytellers in other fields (film, theater, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research projects and generating reports
  • Content creation
  • Reader Reports for inner-office use and general reading assignments
  • Proofreading (editing for grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and style) 
  • Compile or update company lists, spreadsheets and word documents 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High proficiency in research skills/experience
  • Attention to detail and organization skills
  • Proficient oral and written communication
  • Multitasking with the ability to prioritize
  • Knowledgeable in the world of publishing, books, and editing (and a love for story)
  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a collaborative approach 
  • Well-read with the ability to offer thoughtful critical analysis of material
  • Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and SEO is a bonus 

Internships are paid. The business is located in Springville at 1238 North 750 West, less than 15 minutes from BYU and UVU and an hour from the U of U. Currently there is no option to work remotely. The schedule can be flexible anytime between the hours of 9 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday, with anywhere from 10-20 hours weekly. Work hours and schedule will be agreed upon at the start of the internship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please submit 2-5 writing samples (at least 1 analytical or research paper and 1 blog post or short article). 

You can take the test here: https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types
You can take a test here: https://www.keyhero.com/free-typing-test/
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
You can take the test here http://www.freereadingtest.com. Please screenshot your results and upload them here.
We want to get to know you! This is your time to stand out from the other candidates.
This does NOT have to be a recently released movie.
Be as detailed as possible.
We are looking for in-depth answers here. The more detailed, the better. This helps us understand your thinking and analytic process, as well as getting to know you.
We are looking for in-depth answers here.
We are looking for in-depth answers here.
We are looking for in-depth answers here.
Consider how much you read or would read outside of being busy with school. If in school, you can count books you read for school.
0 is not organized at all and 10 is OCD organization level
If you do not have a Facebook profile, please put the other social media link where you are most active online.
Note: This can include Writing Conferences, College Classes, Certifications, etc.
Don’t worry! Everyone has weaknesses, and we just want to know how well you can assess your own skills here.
Please be specific and in-depth.
If possible, focus on your research experience here. If you don’t have an example for that, then think of a time when you saw something in the news or on social media.
Focusing on your research experience and detailing that here as you answer the question will be a bonus!
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Chicago Manual of Style
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Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Proofreading
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Copyediting
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Office Management
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
WordPress
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Premiere Pro (or other video editing)
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Research
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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Expert
Social Media
None
Basic Familiarity
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Expert
Indesign
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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Expert
Photoshop
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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Expert
Word
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Basic Familiarity
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Expert
Excel
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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Expert
PowerPoint
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Google Drive (Google Docs & Sheets)
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
Advanced Knowledge
Expert
Instagram
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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Expert
Twitter
None
Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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Facebook
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Basic Familiarity
Beyond Basic Familiarity
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General Design Skills
None
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Proofreading
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Copyediting using Chicago Manual of Style
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Video Editing
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Adobe Creative Cloud
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Office Management
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
WordPress
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Research
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Social Media
None / Less than 1 year
1-3 Years
4-7 Years
8+ years
Here is your chance to really shine. We want to know why you’d fit with our team and why you are the best person for this job. Be as detailed and specific as you want!
We offer 1 paid internship for each internship period; sometimes we also offer the opportunity for an unpaid internship to allow another internship position to open. Knowing you would prefer the paid internship, would you be open to an unpaid internship? By saying yes, you are in no way changing the option of getting the paid internship.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.
The writing samples really help candidates stand out. Give it your best. Up to 2 writing samples are accepted.
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.