Publicity Intern (6 month contract) (Toronto Hybrid)
$41,600–$41,600 year
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHybridContract$41,600–$41,600 yearEntry LevelLarge
ContractEntry LevelLarge
Job Summary
Coordinate media campaigns, online reviews, and interviews while researching bylines, pitching journalists, and managing media lists. Create press materials for fiction and non-fiction titles, organize author events, and assist with bookstore tours. Support the NY-based publicity team by implementing review copy mailings, creating shipping labels, and coordinating orders with the warehouse. Submit authors for awards and festivals, and shadow media appearances in Toronto. Complete this six-month contract from September to March, reporting to the Publicity Manager at Harlequin Trade Publishing's Toronto office.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with strong prioritization skills
- Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate solid follow through
- Ability to pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- High level of organization and record-keeping
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal, persuasion and problem-solving skills
- Aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including a basic understanding of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a love of books
- Commercial and genre fiction knowledge
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