Pros
As someone looking to go into the publishing industry after finishing my degree, Bookstr provided the perfect place to learn more about the industry, write about books, and interview authors. Despite being remote due to COVID-19, Scott set up two Zoom meetings a week. It was nice being able to see the faces of my teammates and contribute to discussions about the site despite not working in a physical office. Scott was always encouraging us to pursue topics that interested us, so we could get the most out of our Bookstr experience. For me, I got to cover a variety of topics and write various kinds of articles, lists, book news, and interviews included. I not only learned a lot, but had fun while doing it. As a whole, I think I learned a lot about the industry, and even got to talk to some authors I admire, which was definitely the highlight of my time there.
Cons
Due to the job being remote, I wasn't able to get the experience of working in a NYC office space. It also wasn't paid, but since I got to pick the days I wanted to intern, I was able to pick up a part-time job for the summer.