Fall/Winter 2024 Publicity Intern, Hachette Book Group Canada
Hachette Book Group Canada has an opening for a creative, ambitious, and versatile part-time intern (three days per week for four months/paid) to assist in the Publicity department.
Duration: This is a four-month (negotiable), part-time internship. Target start date – 10/1
Location: Toronto – Intern will be in the Toronto office one day per week, and work from home two days per week. (Specific days to be determined). 21 hours total.
Pay Rate: $17.20 per hour
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist with creating social media content, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
- Assist with Blogger and Influencer outreach and mailings
- Coordinate publicity mailings
- Create press releases and other publicity materials
- Assist with research projects
- Assist with award submissions
- Database maintenance
- Distribute mail, sample books, and other publicity materials
- Assist with miscellaneous publicity department administration as required
Qualifications:
- University degree
- Professional publishing program certificate a benefit
- Experience using Canva and a keen interest in social media
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Good judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task with all administrative duties
- Related work experience is beneficial
- Ability to work in a small, team-oriented office
The ideal candidate should be a quick learner who wants a career in the book publishing industry and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
For further information on HBG Canada, please view our website at www.hachettebookgroup.com.
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