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.

Newsletter Development and Publishing

We are looking for a student to help develop and distribute a newsletter that supports our organizations' cause. We think this project will include: Creating a weekly newsletter with helpful information so readers feel inspired Creating and soliciting materials to be published. Determining the features of a publication. Setting and enforcing deadlines. Making a final determination about what will be published in an issue. Coordinating frequency of publication. Overseeing all operations of a publication. An interest in the music industry, publishing, and persona development is a plus.

Press Release Creation

We want to be recognized in our community and nationally for the work that we are doing. We have a great story to tell and we want it to be picked up by media outlets. We need students to create press releases for us. Students should be prepared to: Help us refine our story to something compelling and news-worthy 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. Interest in the music and publishing industries as well as personal development is a plus.

Press Release Creation

We want to be recognized in our community and nationally for the work that we are doing. We have a great story to tell and we want it to be picked up by media outlets. We need students to create press releases for us. Students should be prepared to: Help us refine our story to something compelling and news-worthy 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. Interest in the music and publishing industries as well as personal development is a plus.

On-line Training Course Development

I would like to develop an on-line training course that teaches my audience how to apply the topics covered in my books. This project should focus on: Gathering relevant course design and content information from interviews with me and members of my team. Assessing existing on-line training platforms and recommending the best platform for this course. Assisting in designing the course. Assisting in developing first iteration of course (minimum viable product) We have lots of existing content to share, so the project wouldn't be starting from scratch. The bulk of the project would be course design, rather than content creation. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely and can bring in other team members where needed. I am very open to ideas, suggestions, and creative input. If you like the sound of this project, and are ready to tackle this challenge, I'd love to hear from you.

Animated Product Video Creation

I am looking to develop an animated video about the content of one of my books and a service my company provides. I am looking for a group of students to assist in the script development, storyboard, scene creation, and animation of this video. We envision this project to include but not be limited to: The creation of a fun and engaging 1-3 minute animation about the topic of my latest book and a parallel service that is consistent with my brand guidelines and communication strategy This video will be displayed on my company website and shared by email Final deliverables should include: A basic video script A voice-over recording of the final video script Video background music A visual storyboard Completed video scenes Icons for individual scenes A completed animated video with all of the elements above A student with interest in the publishing, entertainment, and personal development industries is a plus.

Website Development

We have a number of websites we need to build for our company. The website can be built on Squarespace or Wordpress. We would like to work with students who are interested in bold design geared towards the music, publishing, and personal development industries. Students should be prepared to: Conduct a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable. Create a design proposal including wireframes or low-fidelity mockups for our company's review. Build a fully-functioning website, with our assistance in providing content and copy. Provide training on updating and maintaining the site. We want to stand out and not fit in, and we believe bold design will help us achieve our goal.

Animated Product Video Creation

Our company is looking to develop an animated video about our services. We are looking for a group of students to assist us in the script development, storyboard, scene creation, and animation of this video. We envision this project to include but not be limited to: The creation of a fun and engaging 1-3 minute animation about our services and product functionality that is consistent with our brand guidelines and communication strategy This video will be displayed on our website and shared by email Final deliverables should include: A basic video script A voice-over recording of the final video script Video background music A visual storyboard Completed video scenes Icons for individual scenes A completed animated video with all of the elements above A student with interest in the publishing, entertainment, and personal development industries is a plus.

Financial Business Plan

We are a new business and would like to involve students in this exciting time as we work to update our financial business plan. We can provide access to internal documentation other information as needed as well as access to key contacts. Based on our unique goals and constraints, we would like students to develop a strong, competitive financial business plan, which we can present to investors. The plan should include: Sales forecasting Expense budget Income projections (conservative and aggressive) Assets and liabilities Break-even analysis Product pricing Students with a knowledge of product sales and the publishing world is a plus

Professional writing and editing for books.

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. We are also looking for students with experience and interest in book editing. Some tasks will include: Writing blog articles Editing transcripts and manuscripts Company manuals email newsletters/sequences and other content pieces on assigned topics Write web copy 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.

Podcast Production & Development

We have a Music Industry Podcast that has been running for almost a decade, making it one of the first in the music space. About Company Above the Noise publishes and distributes content in the form of books, podcasts, blogs, and courses. Project Scope Number of individual students required: 4 students We are looking for students with excellent audio/podcast editing skills. Our CEO, Aaron, has had a podcast for over a decade making it one of the first in the music space. Aaron interviews renowned experts on life-changing events such as climbing Mount Everest to performing at Wembley Stadium. He dives into how guests built their careers in the entertainment world and what it takes to succeed in business and life. We are currently developing podcasts for clients to distribute to Audible, Spotify, etc., and will involve students in all aspects of the creative process. Students will be provided the raw audio files of the host and guest's side of the conversation. These files will need to be edited to remove unnecessary noise, flow of conversation, and enhance heightened listener engagement. Musical bed tracks will be provided along with intro's and outro's for each episode. Students will receive clear instruction on the podcast format and how to execute the work. Edited files will need to be converted into mastered tracks for upload to the podcast distribution network. Each episodes is up to an hour in length. Besides editing, the student will be required to write blog posts and notes to go with each episode. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus. We are also keen to work with students that want to provide recommendations on increasing listenership and sponsorship opportunities.

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.

Graphic Design for Book Publishing & Web

We create beautifully designed books for our clients and offer boutique publishing services. Our clients include individuals, companies, and organizations. More information can be found on our website, wecreatebooks.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.

Podcast Production & Development

We have a Music Industry Podcast that has been running for almost a decade, making it one of the first in the music space. About Company Play it Loud Music is a boutique artist management and creative services company. Project Scope Number of individual students required: 4 students We are looking for students with excellent audio/podcast editing skills. Our CEO, Aaron, has had a podcast for over a decade making it one of the first in the music space. Aaron interviews renowned experts on life-changing events such as climbing Mount Everest to performing at Wembley Stadium. He dives into how guests built their careers in the entertainment world and what it takes to succeed in business and life. We are currently developing podcasts for clients to distribute to Audible, Spotify, etc., and will involve students in all aspects of the creative process. Students will be provided the raw audio files of the host and guest's side of the conversation. These files will need to be edited to remove unnecessary noise, flow of conversation, and enhance heightened listener engagement. Musical bed tracks will be provided along with intro's and outro's for each episode. Students will receive clear instruction on the podcast format and how to execute the work. Edited files will need to be converted into mastered tracks for upload to the podcast distribution network. Each episodes is up to an hour in length. Besides editing, the student will be required to write blog posts and notes to go with each episode. There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely with our team and receive lots of support. If you are ready to tackle this challenge with us, then we'd love to hear from you. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus. We are also keen to work with students that want to provide recommendations on increasing listenership and sponsorship opportunities.

Digital Assets Manager for Book Publishing

Digital Assets Manager About Company We offer clients boutique publishing services to create beautifully designed books. Our clients include individuals, companies and organizations. More information can be found on our website, wecreatebooks.com . Project Scope Number of individual students required: 4 students The Digital Assets Manager will ensure that files are collected and sent in the correct format to our designers and marketing departments, help organize files within ClickUp, create workflows, and handle metadata entries. These will also include writing subheaders, a short descriptive excerpt (1-3 sentences), 200-300 character SEO descriptions, and appropriate tags and categories for blog posts post. SEO programs are provided. The digital assets manager will also input metadata information and upload files to distribution platforms, printers, and cataloguing platforms. Qualifications Knowledge of ClickUp and metadata is a plus but can be learned during the internship. 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. Editing skills and publishing knowledge is a plus.

Graphic Design for Book Publishing & Web

We create beautifully designed books for our clients and offer boutique publishing services. Our clients include individuals, companies, and organizations. More information can be found on our website,  wecreatebooks.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.

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 Calligrapher & Illustrator

Number of individual students required: 1 student I am looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and PR to run campaigns for my company. Tasks will include: Contact publishers and corporate clients from a list of existing contacts and new. Book media interviews Identify media outlets specific to individual artist Write press releases and send to relevant media Market Calligraphy supplies and services Manage SM sites Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Pursue media quotes 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 this project, and are ready to tackle this challenge, then we'd love to hear from you. A student or team with excellent PR & Marketing skills and a keen interest in art, the world of books, luxury, weddings, parties, products, and media would be a great fit.

Online Course Creation

Number of individual students required: 1 student I am looking to work with a student to produce two online courses based on my books. The first course focuses on the music business, so a student interested in the topic would be a plus. The course will be a combination of videos and downloads. We can work remotely as I have a set-up and can send files for editing. Tasks will include: Course development and outlining Interviewing and directing Editing There is a lot of room for creativity and input. You will work closely and can bring in other team members where needed. I am very open to ideas, suggestions, and creative input. If you like the sound of this project, and are ready to tackle this challenge, I'd love to hear from you.

Marketing & PR for Artists

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 artists and our company. Tasks will include: Coordinating podcast tours Book artist interviews Identify media outlets specific to individual artists Write press releases and send artist one-page to relevant media Publish content Manage SM sites Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Pursue media quotes and music 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 music and media would be a great fit.

Marketing & Content Creation

Number of individual students required: 1 student We are looking for a student with an excellent understanding of marketing and communications to run campaigns for our company. Tasks will include: Content Creation for social media Pursue guest blog posts Identify media outlets specific to our services Create e-mail sequences and manage email marketing Publish content schedule Manage SM sites Evaluate recent successful user-generated campaigns, preferably in our sector Contact potential clients including education institutions 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.

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.

Podcast Production

We have a Music Industry Podcast that has been running for almost a decade, making it one of the first in the music space. Working with students, we will provide raw audio for: -Editing -Producing, and: -Distributing to various online platforms. We have many hours of raw interview audio that needs to be edited and produced. We are also keen to work with students that want to provide recommendations on increasing listenership and sponsorship opportunities.