Job Description

Overview

Company: Harlequin Enterprises ULC
Start Date: May 1, 2023
Department: Harlequin Trade Publishing (Canary Street Press & Inkyard Press)
Reporting To: Senior Marketing Manager, Inkyard Press
Status: 9-month paid internship
Location: Canada (Remote)

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 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.

Job Summary:
Canary Street Press and Inkyard Press (Harlequin) are seeking a Marketing Intern with a passion for
romance novels, middle grade, and young adult literature to join our team. The Virtual Intern \xe2\x80\x93 Canary
Street/Inkyard Marketing will have the opportunity to develop marketing skills in both the adult &
children\xe2\x80\x99s publishing categories. Reporting to the Inkyard Press Sr. Marketing Manager, the virtual intern
will be responsible for providing administrative support to both the Canary Street Press and Inkyard Press
marketing teams; researching marketing and social media trends; building relationships with influencers;
attending departmental meetings; and helping prepare for seasonal meetings.

Application Process
Applications without the cover letter will NOT be considered. RESUME AND COVER LETTER SHOULD BE
UPLOADED AS ONE DOCUMENT in the resume upload section. Cover letters should be no longer than
two pages.

The application process requires a resume and a cover letter, outlining:
a) Your viewpoint on how well the Publishing industry is doing in promoting underrepresented voices
b) Why you are interested in working in publishing
c) What you hope to learn from this internship
d) Favourite book, author, genre, and why

Responsibilities

• Provide marketing support to the Inkyard Press Sr. Marketing Manager and Canary Street Press Marketing Manager, including:

o Researching and coordinating with YA, middle grade, and romance influencers and content creation partners
o Writing advertising, blog, and pitch copy
o Pitch and create TikTok content
o Create graphics for titles and for the brands
o Tracking and scheduling social media content
o Submitting titles to awards
o Monitoring ad performance and providing updates to the team
o Managing marketing calendar
o Updating marketing sheets and other internal presentation documents
o Attend virtual Marketing, Design, and Sales meetings

Qualifications

Specific training or job experience required includes:

• Completion of university or college education, or possess equivalent/relevant work experience in the areas of communications
• Applicants must be eligible to work and be paid in the Canada
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively to the team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with thorough follow-up and manage time effectively
• Good problem-solving, decision-making and prioritization skills
• Results-driven, motivated team player who is proactive

What\xe2\x80\x99s 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
• Virtual work, so you can live anywhere in Canada and work with us!
• Vacation days
• Various virtual social activities to keep you connected \xe2\x80\x93 we love trivia!
• Virtual author events and access to discounted books
• Working with passionate people!

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99Neill, 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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