AI Transcription Organization Project
The goal of this project is to have students help We Write Stories implement AI in organizing transcriptions. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Analyzing existing transcriptions and understanding the current organization system. - Developing an AI system that can accurately organize transcriptions. - Optimizing the AI system for speed and accuracy. - Researching other variables that can improve the accuracy of the AI system. - Accounting for additional variables in the AI system. - Testing the AI system and making improvements based on additional data.
Virtual Internship Opportunity: Marketing Research & Sales
The primary focus for the student will be: Generate sales leads through LinkedIn. Our target clients are active on LinkedIn, and we want to meet them where they're at through unintrusive but relevant engagements. We would like students to: Help develop a creative strategy to find people interested in a book written for them Educate potential clients and generate interest in our services Identify opportunities and threats facing our brand Investigate our competitive landscape; perform market segmentation to identify the ideal target market. Review our prospect messaging, make recommendations, and create new outreach content. Develop and implement an SEO strategy; provide content suggestions and recommendations to increase search visibility. Students should be prepared to: Learn about LinkedIn and the LinkedIn Sales Navigator through online resources, including but not limited to videos, blog posts, and exploring the LinkedIn platform. Use Slack, Zoom, and ClickUp in an online workspace.
Press Release Creation and PR
We are looking for students interested in working with a bestselling author and illustrator to pitch new book ideas directly to publishers and create press releases. This project is an opportunity to see the process of securing publishing work and PR for an established author. There will also be other press release writing required for our company and clients. We will provide mentorship and guidance. Students should be prepared to: Help us refine our pitch and story to something compelling and timely Write up press releases around multiple news-worthy stories Identify media outlets that are most beneficial to us/most likely to pick the story up Send press releases and establish positive rapport with media contacts Secure media exposure for our organization Pitch stories to third party platforms and publications
Scrum Team - Project Manager
We are looking for students to play a role as the scrum team's project manager. A student in this position will understand the logistical aspects of the scrum team's projects based on information and mentorship from the We Write Stories team. We're looking for students interested in project managing the process of creating a book for a client from the onboarding to the finished product. Our main products provide a transformational experience for our clients while we create a book together. The client never puts pen to paper as we write the book. Consequently, many steps are needed to create something from nothing. Students in this position will be provided all necessary material, information, and access to software to overlook the scrum team's book project through a logistical lens. Students will help ensure the project's timelines are met by checking in with authors directly and communicating with the team. The student will play a key role in helping create a more efficient work process.
Scrum Team - Project Manager
We are looking for students to play a role as the scrum team’s project manager. A student in this position will understand the logistical aspects of the scrum team’s projects. Students in this position will overlook the scrum team’s project through a logistical lens Students will help ensure the projects timelines are met by checking in with authors directly and communicating with the team. The student will play a key role in helping create a more efficient work process.
Graphic Design for Book Publishing & Web
We write stories for individuals, companies, and organizations without them putting pen to paper. There are stories that need telling, and we know how to turn them into books. www.wewritestories.com Project Scope Number of individual students required: 4 students We are looking for students to create a variety of book publishing design needs, including: Book interior design. This includes typography and formatting, and placement of illustrations, charts, and tables Cover and jacket design Promotional images for marketing Company internal design Branded company documents and stationery. Case studies Pitch decks Company web design Marketing Social media imagery/branding Social media ads EPK's Author website designs Merchandise We have designers on our team ready to help you along the way! Qualifications The student must have a working knowledge of design programs, preferably in multiple (Adobe Suite, Quark, Affinity, Canva, etc). You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus. With your resume, please include images or links to your previous work.
Written Content Manager
We are looking for a student with excellent organizational skills to manage the content that we create. Content will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts. There will be the opportunity to write for some projects for students interested in writing. Primary tasks include: liaise with/manage writers schedule blog posts for publication ensure all copy is fully proofed and edited before publication ensure all tags, metadata, and descriptive blurbs (short and long) are associated with the post ensure there are approved graphics for each post optimize assets (images/video/audio files) for each channel/platform where written content will be published coordinate written content (and associated assets such as images/video/audio) between all the channels/platforms (e.g. blog, Medium, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook etc.) edit/optimize content/tags/links for each piece of written content depending on the channel/platform manage text for press releases manage text for one-sheets manage text for book jacket blurbs manage and distribute written communications materials as needed to Digital Asset Manager marketing and design teams so that everyone has the approved versions of all The student will report directly to our senior editor and have access to all team members and resources. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Written Content Manager
We are looking for a student with excellent organizational skills to manage the content that we create. Content will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts. There will be the opportunity to write for some projects for students interested in writing. Primary tasks include: liaise with/manage writers schedule blog posts for publication ensure all copy is fully proofed and edited before publication ensure all tags, metadata, and descriptive blurbs (short and long) are associated with the post ensure there are approved graphics for each post optimize assets (images/video/audio files) for each channel/platform where written content will be published coordinate written content (and associated assets such as images/video/audio) between all the channels/platforms (e.g. blog, Medium, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook etc.) edit/optimize content/tags/links for each piece of written content depending on the channel/platform manage text for press releases manage text for one-sheets manage text for book jacket blurbs manage and distribute written communications materials as needed to Digital Asset Manager marketing and design teams so that everyone has the approved versions of all The student will report directly to our senior editor and have access to all team members and resources. If you like the sound of our culture and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Sales & PR
Number of individual students required: 1 student We are looking for a students with an excellent understanding of sales, marketing and PR to run campaigns for authors and our company. PR Tasks will include: Coordinating podcast tours Book author interviews Identify media outlets specific to individual authors Create and send author one-page to relevant media Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Pursue media quotes and book reviews Pursuing media opportunities Identifying potential partnerships Sales Tasks will include: Developing outreach strategy Generating Leads Implementing CRM system Developing affiliate program There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.
Professional writing for books, blogs, brands, grants, and marketing.
We are looking for a student with excellent writing skills to create content that aligns with our vision. Writing will primarily be for blog posts, email marketing, brand stories, books, and podcasts. Blog articles Books A writing & publishing guide Lead magnets email newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topics Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Identify media outlets that are most beneficial to share our story The student will report directly to our senior editor and will have access to all team members and resources. If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.
Marketing & PR for Authors
Number of individual students required: 1 student We are looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and PR to run campaigns for authors and our company. Tasks will include: Coordinating podcast tours Book author interviews Identify media outlets specific to individual authors Send author one-page to relevant media Publish content Manage SM sites Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Pursue media quotes and book reviews There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.
Professional Writing for Web & Editorial
Number of individual students required: 30 students We are looking for a student with excellent writing skills to create content that aligns with our vision. Writing will primarily be for blog posts, a writing & publishing guide, and lead magnets. Blog articles A writing & publishing guide Lead magnets email newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topics Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Identify media outlets that are most beneficial to share our story The student will report directly to our senior editor and will have access to all team members and resources. If you like the sound of our culture, and are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent writing skills and a keen interest in personal development and book publishing would be a great fit.