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About the Role

The Publicity Intern will work on publicity campaigns for Harlequin Trade Publishing’s Hanover Square Press, Park Row Books, and MIRA imprints. This role involves collaborating with editorial, marketing, and sales departments, and working directly with authors to gain exposure through earned media promotion, broadcast/podcast placement, and industry events. The intern will gain a strong understanding of executing publicity campaigns, crafting pitches, researching media, and building bookstore tours/events.

Responsibilities

Help research, organize and execute media campaigns, online reviews and features, and television and radio interviews.
Implement review copy mailings, including sending digital and physical galleys/books.
Create and manage media lists.
Log media hits and interest.
Create innovative press materials for a variety of fiction and non-fiction, across genres, and for seasonal media meetings.
Research media contacts and trends, and pitch journalists, top book reviewers/producers and trade industry reporters.
Assist publicists and work with bookstores to coordinate author events.
Support staff by organizing mailings, creating shipping labels, sending orders to print shop, ordering books from warehouse and coordinating mailings with our off-site warehouse.
Attend and pitch titles in meetings with media contacts.
Assist with preparing pitch materials and packets for media meetings.
Submit authors and titles for book awards and book festivals.
Attend and shadow in-person media and event appearances in Toronto.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Persuasion skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Creativity
Enthusiasm
Love of books, especially for commercial and genre fiction

Location

Toronto (hybrid model)
NY, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Internship

Salary/Compensations

$20 per hour

About the Company

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction, publishing over 100 titles a month globally.
Harlequin is home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors.
Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.
HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors.
HarperCollins Canada's vision is to publish the best books of their generation and work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers.
HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.

Equal Opportunity

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities.
Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.
If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email TalentManagement@harpercollins.com.