Job Description

Marketing & PR Intern - Mississauga Hong Kong Festival 2025

Location:

Mississauga (Hybrid - remote + occasional in-person meetings)

Internship Duration:

July - September 2025

Event Dates:

August 13, August 30 - September 1, 2025

Part-Time:

Approx. 12 -18 hours/week

Are you passionate about community storytelling, public relations, and creating buzz around meaningful events? Join the organizing team of the

Mississauga Hong Kong Festival 2025

as our

Marketing & PR Intern

!

You'll work closely with our core team to shape our public voice, build media connections, and help bring the festival to the broader community.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft press releases, media advisories, and newsletters Coordinate outreach to local media, community organizations, and event calendars Assist with creating sponsor and media kits Help organize interviews, photo ops, and media coverage during the festival Support creation of post-event media reports and public thank-you statements Monitor and record press mentions or media coverage

What You'll Gain:

Real-world PR and marketing experience A chance to build your writing portfolio Flexible work schedule Certificate of completion and reference letter Free meal during on-site shifts (esp. during the festival) Be part of a welcoming, mission-driven team

Ideal Candidate:

University/college student in

communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing

Strong written and verbal communication skills Professional tone in email and outreach Familiar with Google Workspace; bonus if you know Canva or basic design Available to assist on-site during the press conference and festival weekend (Aug 30-Sept 1)

To Apply:

Email your

resume

and a short writing sample (e.g., article, announcement, press-style piece) to

info@worldkongers.org

by

2 July 2025

.

Help us share the story of this one-of-a-kind cultural event -- and grow your own voice in the process!

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6

Application deadline: 2025-07-03
Expected start date: 2025-07-07