Know anyone who’d be right for this?!\u00c2\u00a0 My latest venture… Thanks for passing it on!<\/p>\n
SUMMER INTERN POSITION<\/strong> Company description:<\/strong> Traditional publishing houses can no longer afford to promote and support authors as they once did.\u00c2\u00a0 Web 2.0 has resulted in an abundance of content and a lack of oversight.\u00c2\u00a0 The result is a new Wild West, in which readers sort through millions of voices to find writing worth reading, and writers are isolated, self-funded solopreneurs.<\/p>\n She Reads \/ She Writes will leverage the existing power of women readers and writers as both producers and consumers of books to create a portal for literary women, one where quality writers are supported and hungry readers receive guided access to the literary content they seek.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Through curated content, social networking, and the latest in content delivery vehicles, readers will receive personal recommendations, access to authors, community, guidance for book groups, and content they can read in forms that fit their lifestyles.\u00c2\u00a0 Writers, in turn, will receive networking with peers, services and support (such as instruction in new media forms), classes and coaching on topics related to their craft, and access to readers.<\/p>\n The social networking aspect of the site is in private beta; launch expected in January 2010. She Reads \/ She Writes operates out of New York City.<\/p>\n Responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Market research assistance Qualifications:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Strong analytical skills, with prior finance experience (coursework, professional, or proven interest) preferred Perks:<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 A unique apprenticeship in early-stage entrepreneurship Application information:<\/p>\n Please send a cover letter and resume to Kamy Wicoff (kwicoff@yahoo.com) by June 8, 2009.\u00c2\u00a0 While She Reads \/ She Writes is a for-profit company, the team believes strongly in the mission of helping women writers succeed.\u00c2\u00a0 We are looking to work with individuals who share this passion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Know anyone who’d be right for this?!\u00c2\u00a0 My latest venture… Thanks for passing it on! SUMMER INTERN POSITION She Reads \/ She Writes, an emerging women-owned, online-based start-up, seeks tech-savvy MBA student or recent MBA graduate to begin work 10 hours\/week.\u00c2\u00a0 Excellent opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in early-stage entrepreneurship, working closely with creative, energetic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1902,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[21941],"class_list":["post-1636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-writing-life"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1902"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1636"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1636\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/girlwpen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nShe Reads \/ She Writes, an emerging women-owned, online-based start-up, seeks tech-savvy MBA student or recent MBA graduate to begin work 10 hours\/week.\u00c2\u00a0 Excellent opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in early-stage entrepreneurship, working closely with creative, energetic team of author\/entrepreneurs to create preparatory materials for angel investors.\u00c2\u00a0 Position begins in June 2009 and continues through August 2009, with the possibility of expanding into Fall.\u00c2\u00a0 Internship is unpaid, however intern may be asked to continue with the Company after formal internship period ends.<\/p>\n
\nShe Reads \/ She Writes is a young company seeking to create an online destination for literary women.\u00c2\u00a0 Created by writers, the site will offer a new way for women readers and writers to form communities, read, write and share content, and lead the way in creating a new paradigm for publishing in a Web 3.0 world.<\/p>\n
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\nKamy Wicoff, Founder and CEO, runs a literary salon for women writers in New York City.\u00c2\u00a0 She is currently working with Deborah Siegel, author, blogger and principal at Girl w\/Pen Consulting, to launch the Company.<\/p>\n
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Business plan development
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Financial modeling
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Assistance in preparing presentations for angel investors
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Tech support<\/p>\n
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Knowledge of research tools and methods used to evaluate competing markets; financial modeling and presentation skills
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Entourage, Apps, Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking expertise
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Mac proficiency, Excel, Powerpoint
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Detail-oriented and strong organization skills<\/p>\n
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Opportunity to work side-by-side with top management
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Experience completing business plan
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Networking with prominent women writers and introduction to the world of publishing<\/p>\n