Job Description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people\'s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

Division:Marketing and Communications

Work Status:Temporary Contract - Internship

Location:Toronto, ON.

About the Role

Corus Entertainment and so.da Publicity Internships

Have you always dreamed of working with the country\'s leading actors and reality stars? How about working with Canada\'s top chefs and home contractors? Thinking of agency or the corporate world? Corus has it all! Corus Entertainment and so.da, the media company\'s award-winning full-service agency, are looking for three superstar interns with a passion for entertainment and Canadian programming to join the publicity teams for the summer term. We are looking to hire three (3) interns to support the Publicity and so.da teams.

Publicity Interns (Three positions available): Two (2) successful candidates for the Corus Publicity team will be reporting to the Publicist for one of two entertainment streams, Global Television or Specialty and one (1) successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of PR for so.da, supporting on a variety of client-facing work.

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company\'s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital and streaming assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is an internationally-renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and unscripted content. The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, leading 2D animation software supplier Toon Boom and children\'s book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus\' roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY\xc2\xae Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, , Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with broadly distributed Canadian streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. For more information visit .

so.da was born social - other agencies merely adopted it. We came up slinging memes in Hashtag Town, now we\'re a tall, full-grown, full-service shop. We\'ll get you your PR, strategy, and creative all day, and then do production, analytics, and talk to influencers all night. We serve Canada\'s leading brands in categories such as food, lifestyle, entertainment, tech, fashion, and more - but we haven\'t forgotten how to \xf0\x9f\x8e\x89\xf0\x9f\xa5\xb3. For more information, visit or @sodashopca on Instagram.

In this Publicity Intern role, you will be responsible for:

• Media monitoring for multiple priority brands and clients
• Entering publicity results into MRP for key publicity campaigns
• Working with the publicity team to generate and maximize positive publicity for network programming
• Collect and organize visual asset material (artwork, video clips, etc.)
• Basic writing assignments including monthly highlights, episode descriptions, talent bios, etc.
• Assisting in the organization of media events
• Assemble press kits, media releases and corporate kits and help coordinate internal and external distribution
• Conduct media research and assist with media relations as well as media database updates
• Coordinate administrative needs including filing, maintaining image and programming materials

*Please note the successful candidates will receive an honorarium upon successful completion of the internship.

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program in public relations or communications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Above average computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Enthusiasm, creativity and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work remotely with the ability to work in the office/at events on a case-by-case basis
• Interest in and knowledge of the Canadian broadcast and entertainment industries\' trends and developments
• Knowledge of social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop is an asset

Interested applicants are invited to submit one cover letter and resume by Friday, March 31.

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our and for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at .

How to Apply: If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\'.

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Corus Entertainment