Job Description

OverviewCompany: Harlequin Enterprises ULCJob Title: Assistant Brand Manager, Influencers and Content CreatorsDepartment: Harlequin Brand GroupStatus: Maternity leave ContractLocation: 22 Adelaide Street West, TorontoWe celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and are 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, and people of colour, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and persons with disabilities.Join us, and share your story.ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:Do you believe in romance ever after? We do!Harlequin is the leading romance brand with a loyal fan following all over the world!We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to join Harlequin as the Assistant Brand Manager, Influencers & Content Creators. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies, brand campaigns and title specific programming to engage with influencers and content creators. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of digital marketing trends and be skilled at building and maintaining relationships with Influential individuals in the online space for mutually beneficial collaborations. Always on top of the latest trends, the ideal candidate will continuously recommend content creation strategies to respond to and capitalize on latest trends, cultural moments and social conversations to create buzz around a brand with an incredible legacy spanning 75 years and inspiring global fan loyalty! This position reports into the Manager, Brand Marketing.QualificationsOur ideal candidate has:

• 2-3 years of related experience and a strong background in digital marketing
• Post-secondary education in a related field (Advertising, Marketing) and/or relevant experience.
• Knowledge/experience in book blogging/influencer/content creation spaces as asset
• Experience with current and emerging social media channels with an understanding of how they apply to the companys brands and initiatives.
• Have exceptional writing skills and the ability communicate creatively and in an engaging manner, utilizing the brand guidelines and voice.
• Must have high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management, organizational and planning skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work successfully both independently and within a team dynamic.
• Creative thinker with a drive for results.
• Harlequin product knowledge an asset.

What's in It For You?

• The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a very talented team and exceptional books
• Remote work, flexible start/stop times
• Author events and access to discounted books
• Working with passionate people!

About HarperCollins Canada and HarlequinHarlequin 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 HarperCollinss 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 ONeill, 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.

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