Communications/Publishing Intern, Toronto
Becky Toyne – books columnist, editor, publicist | beckytoyne.com

Benefit from one-on-one mentoring while working on some of Canada’s most prestigious literary events.

I am an independent books columnist, editor and publicist looking for an aspiring communications or publishing professional to work with me through the busy fall publishing season. You will assist with the campaigns for the Writers’ Trust Awards, the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction, and the Writers’ Trust Gala, in addition to providing some research and admin support for my work as a books columnist for CBC Radio One and Open Book: Toronto, and as a literary event host.

Responsibilities:

  • Research mailing lists and contacts for potential coverage
  • Compile and update media reports
  • Assist in preparation, coordination and execution of press conferences
  • Assist in preparation of press kits
  • Assist with researching and writing media materials and host speeches and scripts, as necessary (including media releases and advisories, photo captions etc.)
  • Media outreach and follow-ups, as necessary
  • Media advisory mailings
  • Assist with social media efforts
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Passion for books, reading, and to begin a career in arts communications or publishing
  • Confident communicator with an eye for detail
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Energetic self-starter able to work under own initiative
  • Social media, HTML and WordPress savvy

Period of internship: 12 weeks. September 11 to November 29, 2012.
Part-time: 3 days per week. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm preferred, but can be flexible.

Remuneration: $900

Location: Parkdale(ish), Toronto.
NB: You will need to bring your own laptop, please.

Send cover letter and resumé to Becky Toyne at bt@beckytoyne.com by August 3, 2012.

Please write “Fall Intern” in the subject line.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.