About the Role
This internship offers a comprehensive learning experience in all facets of book marketing, providing exposure to broader publishing teams and an overview of the department's structure and various roles within the publishing sector.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Associate Director with operations including scheduling titles, pricing reviews, format reviews, cover tracking, and galley tracking.
- Collaborate with multiple divisions to track and oversee the production of Special Editions and Retailer Exclusive Editions.
- Support Marketing Managers with campaigns, including developing ad taglines and organizing book giveaways.
- Attend Imprint meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Create social videos, graphics, and photography for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Conduct influencer research and outreach.
- Send advance reading copies and swag packages to Booksellers, Librarians, and influencers.
Requirements
- Completion of university or college education, or equivalent/relevant work experience in marketing, communications, or publishing.
- Interest in marketing or publishing.
- Must be eligible to work and be paid in Canada.
- Resume and cover letter required; cover letter should not exceed two pages.
- Cover letter must outline interest in publishing, learning objectives for the internship, and a favorite book, author, genre, and the reasons why.
Skills
- Marketing
- Communications
- Publishing
- Social media video creation
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Campaign management
Location
- 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Contract
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- University or College Education
Salary/Compensations
- $20 per hour
Benefits
- Vacation days
- Access to discounted books
About the Company
- Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction, releasing over 100 titles monthly with global reach.
- The company encompasses recognizable imprints across various genres and is home to award-winning authors.
- Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the world's second-largest consumer book publisher.
- Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages through HarperCollins’s global program.
- HarperCollins Canada is known for its quality list, publishing bestselling and award-winning authors.
- The vision is to publish the best books of a generation and support authors throughout their careers.
- HarperCollins Canada manages sales, marketing, and publicity for global HarperCollins titles.
Equal Opportunity
- Harlequin and HarperCollins Canada are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities.
- Employment decisions are based on job requirements and candidate qualifications, irrespective of other factors unrelated to job performance.
- HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
- Accommodation requests can be emailed to TalentManagement@harpercollins.com and will only receive a response.
