Intern, Marketing & Publicity (Brand)

Overview

We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming

workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and is able to do their best work. We welcome all applicants,

including those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing

industry including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, people of colour, members of the LGBTQIA2S+

community, and persons with disabilities.

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Job Summary:

The Publicity & Marketing Intern is directly accountable for the execution of initiatives, promotional

plans and partnerships for the Harlequin Brand Group to increase awareness, develop audiences to drive

sales to meet the group’s strategic and financial objectives.

Reporting to the Manager, Harlequin Publicity and Communications, the Publicity & Marketing Intern will

work on a variety of initiatives for the Harlequin Brand Group’s publishing programs that fall under the

New Product & Business Development Initiatives team.

This team works closely with the brand marketing, editorial, art and sales departments to develop and

raise awareness for books and imprints through the creation of ads and sales collateral, and through

publicity efforts such as earned media coverage, bookstore events and campaigns, and industry events

like conferences and panels.

In this role, the Publicity & Marketing Intern will act as an ambassador for our books and authors, and be

responsible for researching bylines, media outlets and trends as well as creating press materials,

completing additional research projects and coordinating workback schedules and execution for ad

creative and sales collateral.

Responsibilities

Publicity Execution & Communication: (60%)

• Research media contacts and trends, and pitch journalists, book reviewers, and podcast
• Within a team, research, organize and execute media campaigns, online reviews and features.

hosts/producers.

• Implement review copy mailings, including sending both digital and physical galleys/books, create

and manage media lists, and log media hits and interest.

• Staff support includes organizing mailings, creating shipping labels, ordering books from

warehouse, and coordinating mailings with our off-site warehouse.

• Pulling materials together at manager’s requests/needs.

Marketing Execution & Communication (40%)

• Help APM with sales materials including: copy writing, system inputs, execution and

communication

• Work with key stakeholders to ensure on-time development, presentation, communication and

execution of plans as per seasonal work-back schedules

• In partnership with the APM, promotions team and cross-functional groups participate in the

development and execution of marketing plans and creative to achieve objectives and ROI

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ability to pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High degree of initiative and independence, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• High level of organization and record-keeping.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate solid follow through.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with strong time management and prioritization skills.

Competencies and skills required to perform this job include:

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a love of books are a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaboration, persuasion, and problem-solving skills, with the 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.

What's in It For You?

• Various virtual social activities to keep you connected – we love trivia!
• The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a very talented team and exceptional books
• Working with passionate people!
• Virtual author events and access to discounted books
• Hybrid work, flexible start/stop times

About HarperCollins Canada And Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are 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. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.

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. We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.