Develop strong working knowledge of the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs catalogue, including new, upcoming and backlist titles

- Read memoirs and educational resources to identify stories, themes and promotional opportunities
- Develop content connecting survivor stories to current events, commemorative dates, educational initiatives and public conversations
- Assist with book club guides and promotional materials
- Coordinate outreach to bookstores, literary festivals and publishing partners
- Support promotional campaigns for new and priority backlist titles
- Assist with French-language publishing and distribution initiatives
- Coordinate book promotion with libraries, museums, schools, book clubs and community organizations
- Develop promotional materials for events, conferences, webinars and launches
- Coordinate flyers, posters, social media graphics, email campaigns and presentation slides
- Support communications activities at conferences, launches and educational events, with travel as required
- Develop website content, newsletters, social media content, promotional copy and event descriptions in English and French
- Draft media materials and press releases
- Gather stories and updates and transform them into compelling communications content
- Coordinate newsletters for academic, education and general reader audiences
- Develop content calendars and schedules
- Create graphics, short-form videos and other digital content
- Manage social media publishing, community engagement and analytics
- Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and inquiries, and escalate sensitive or complex issues
- Build relationships with educators, museums, community partners and readers through digital engagement
- Implement strategies to increase newsletter subscriptions, social media audiences, engagement and digital reach
- Provide communications support to broader Foundation initiatives as needed

Requirements





- Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Publishing or a related field
- Minimum five years of experience
- Fully bilingual in English and French
- Exceptional written communication skills in English and French
- Outstanding storytelling abilities
- Demonstrated interest in books, publishing, education or literary programming
- Experience with social media management and digital communications tools
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Sprout Social and related content creation tools
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Experience in publishing, educational publishing, museums or cultural institutions is a strong asset
- Knowledge of Holocaust history and Holocaust education is an asset
- Travel as required for conferences, launches and educational events

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bilingual communications, content development, and project management, with a strong focus on storytelling and digital engagement strategies. Proficient in creating promotional materials and managing social media to enhance outreach and community relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Bilingual Communication in English and French
- Content Development and Storytelling
- Social Media Management
- Project Management
- Experience in Publishing or Educational Publishing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Content Development
- Storytelling
- Project Management
- Digital Content Creation
- Social Media Management

Soft Skills

- Exceptional Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building

Industry Keywords

- Holocaust Education
- Publishing
- Literary Programming
- Community Engagement
- Educational Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sprout Social
- Digital Communications Tools

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📌 Book Marketing and Communications Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Toronto