About the role#
The Publicity Intern will support the Harlequin Trade Publishing team on a variety of fiction and non-fiction campaigns. Reporting to the Publicity Manager, this role involves working closely with editorial, marketing, and sales departments to secure media coverage and manage author events. The intern will gain experience in executing publicity campaigns, crafting media pitches, and coordinating promotional activities across broadcast, print, and digital platforms.
What you'll do#
- Research, organize, and execute media campaigns, including online features and broadcast interviews.
- Create and manage media lists while logging media hits and interest.
- Research media contacts and trends to pitch journalists, book reviewers, and trade industry reporters.
- Assist publicists in coordinating author events and bookstore tours.
- Prepare pitch materials and participate in meetings with media contacts.
- Support the team with administrative tasks, such as organizing mailings and managing review copy distribution.
- Submit titles and authors for book awards and festivals.
What you'll need#
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and persuasion abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- High level of organization and attention to detail for record-keeping.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of books.
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Communications, Marketing, or English.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship at $20 per hour.
- Term: 6-month contract.
About HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers operates as a consumer book publisher with a history dating back to 1817. Based in New York, the company maintains publishing operations across 15 countries. It manages over 120 branded imprints and releases approximately 10,000 new books annually. The firm is a subsidiary of News Corp and employs 4,380 people.
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