Internship - Editorial (Appetite)
Paid placement, January 23- June 30, 2023
Changing the world, one book at a time.
As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that new and established voices are heard.
We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Penguin Random House Canada internships:
In this role, you will engage in meaningful work that supports your professional growth and facilitates learning in your area of specialty while contributing to the success of our books. You will be surrounded by others with the same curiosity, drive, and passion for books.
This internship will support our Appetite imprint. You can read more about Appetite on our website or by visiting our social media channels.
Most employees based out of our offices in Toronto and Vancouver are currently working from home, and so at this time we welcome applicants from anywhere in Canada to join us remotely for the duration of this internship.
We're looking for a highly driven Editorial Intern to join our team.
What you'll do:
You will gain exposure to the daily workings of a vibrant, dynamic publishing group at Penguin Random House Canada. You will help with general editorial duties, which include proofreading, tracking and responding to submissions, participating in editorial meetings, and reading and evaluating manuscripts. There will also be some administrative tasks, such as coordinating mailings with Office Services, maintaining our extensive database of review materials, tracking bestsellers and news coverage, calendar management for the team, and some expense reports.
What you can expect from your internship experience:
You will gain valuable experience in the industry, make connections and build relationships with teams across our company while working alongside a cohort of other interns, and play a part in getting the books we publish into the hands of our readers. Through on-the-job learning, you will develop and gain new skills that will be valuable to you in this role and in the future.
This position is paid $18.00 per hour and works 35 hours per week. You will be one of a group of interns working in various functions across the business. Like all our employees, you will participate in the life of our company (this includes the opportunity to attend company-wide gatherings, join the office book club, participate in educational sessions with industry experts, etc.), and you'll benefit from perks including a discount on books ordered through our online store.
Competencies and knowledge you'll bring to this role, and continue to build:
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