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Internship - Marketing and Publicity (two positions)

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Penguin Random House

May 17, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Starts on Jul 21
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Marketing
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • Demonstrated interest in book promotion, marketing, publicity, etc. (including e.g. work or volunteer experience, school projects, social media presence, etc.)—a particular interest in publicity is a strong asset, given the publicity focus of this internship.
  • An enthusiasm for joining our team in person, both day-to-day at our downtown office and out about town for events and media
  • A resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to connect meaningfully with our authors, media, and event partners.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects and tasks at once.
  • The ability to lift and move boxes of up to 30 lbs and to be on your feet for several hours at a time.
  • A passion for creativity and an openness to participate in considering various ideas for achieving our goals.
  • Some basic experience and comfort with Excel or other similar applications is an asset.
  • An inclusive approach, supported by a cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
  • Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus.
  • And of course, a love for books!

Responsibilities

  • You will play a critical role within our Marketing and Publicity team with an emphasis on in-person publicity support, taking on a range of responsibilities including administrative tasks (fielding requests from external partners, booking pitch meetings, coordinating mailings, media packages, and influencer kits for our upcoming books, etc.) and supporting author media and events.
  • You will also be responsible for providing project assistance through tasks such as researching media and influencer lists and researching and writing media pitches. You will collaborate with our dynamic publicists on title-specific media campaigns to get a full picture of the promotional process. Note that while we aim to offer marketing experiences to our interns wherever possible, the focus of this internship is primarily publicity.
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Penguin Random House

Our mission is to ignite a universal passion for reading by creating books for everyone.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Penguin Random House is a global publishing company that publishes a wide range of books across various genres and formats, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature. Their ultimate goal is to connect readers with compelling stories and ideas, promoting literacy and a love for reading. The company is dedicated to supporting authors, delivering high-quality content, and fostering a culture of creativity and knowledge-sharing worldwide.