Company:Harlequin Enterprises ULCDate:April 8, 2026Job Title:Brand Marketing and Social InternDepartment:Harlequin Brand GroupReporting to:Senior Manager, Publicity & Influencer MarketingStatus:12 month contractLocation:22 Adelaide Street West, TorontoJob Vacancy Status: Vacant and actively accepting applicationsWe celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and is 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, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and persons with disabilities.Join us and share your story.Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Manager, Publicity & Influencer Marketing, Intern will gain experience in a broad range of Harlequin brand marketing and publicity efforts with a focus on brand campaigns, social media, influencer initiatives, public relations and the various roles within the team. This team works closely with key internal groups including publishing teams, channel marketing and events teams to develop and raise awareness for Harlequin Brand and its titles across a wide variety of romance sub-genres.ResponsibilitiesAssists in planning and execution of marketing initiatives with tasks including project tracking, maintaining the brand marketing calendar, developing and managing workback schedules,



creation and approvals of marketing materials and trafficking campaign assets.Assists with a variety of social media program tasks including updating the monthly content calendar, scheduling social posts, drafting social copy, pulling reporting data and metrics and creating social assets and content for the Harlequin Brand social channels.Supports our Influencer program including sourcing and vetting influencers, maintaining the influencer database, tracking content, pulling reporting data and metrics and developing influencer briefs.Supports publicity initiatives including coordinating giveaways, title and brand pitching, results reporting, media research, development of PR materials and event support.Participates in meetings to aid in planning of Brand Marketing initiatives and campaign development.Works with key stakeholders to ensure on-time development, communication and execution of brand marketing initiatives.Assists in the execution of Seasonal Brand and title marketing campaigns.Aids in trend investigation projects to help inform marketing, social and publicity strategies and discover areas of opportunity.Acts as a key point of contact across various teams to provide clarity and support as required.Drafts marketing copy as required.QualificationsCompletion of university or college education,



or possess equivalent/relevant work experienceApplicants must be eligible to work and be paid in CanadaAbility to successfully manage multiple projects with strong time management and prioritization skills.Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate solid follow through.Ability to pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.High level of organization and record-keeping.High degree of initiative and independence, and the ability to anticipate needs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaboration, persuasion, and problem-solving skills, with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including a basic understanding of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.Creativity, enthusiasm, and a love of books are a must.CompensationThe pay rate for this role is $20 per hour.EEO StatementHarperCollins 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.HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Brand Marketing & Social Intern (12 Month Contract) (Toronto Hybrid) - C$20 An Hour
🏢 Harlequin Enterprises
📍 Winnipeg