Sales and Marketing Intern - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto Press

University of Toronto Press

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Here's what you'll be doing....

We are committed to addressing and challenging systemic inequities.

This internship position has been created in order to increase entry-level opportunities for those from communities and backgrounds that have been underrepresented in the Canadian publishing industry.

We hope to do our part in reconciling this underrepresentation and welcome those of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, races, and abilities who are interested in starting a career in publishing to apply.

Key Responsibilities include:

Digital Marketing:

Build website landing pages to help promote sales and seasonal promotions
Write social media copy for a select number of books and journals, organize relevant assets, and then build out and schedule these social media campaigns and report on campaign metrics
Help to produce video content for Instagram and YouTube
Write and/or curate a series of blog posts around specific books or journals; contribute a series of blog posts about the internship experience
Assist with metadata entry and corrections for a select list of titles

Publicity:

Research and assemble robust media contact lists around key titles for upcoming seasons
Build lists of influencers and relevant podcasts around key titles for upcoming seasons
Assist with organizing book launches and events and attend where possible

Book Reviews and Awards:

Read through published book reviews and pull out useful excerpts for promotional purposes
Craft entries for book award submissions
Work with our distributor to send out books for review and award consideration

Exhibits:

Assist in building and designing relevant booklists for display and promotion at conferences, industry events, and exhibits

Sales:

Assist in preparing materials for presentations to sales teams
Build seasonal and themed digital catalogues in digital sales platforms such as CataList, Bookmanager, Edelweiss, and

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

Interested in learning about the publishing industry
Independent and selfsufficient
Critical thinker with keen problemsolving skills
Able to write creatively, clearly, and compellingly
Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and an ability to learn new online software and apps
Enrolled in/completion of a postsecondary program at the college or university level, or equivalent work experience
Values matter. You bring your whole self to work and you live our values of accountability, innovation, respect, and customer focus

About our Team:

The Publishing Division has a staff of over 50 full-time and contract employees and operates out of 800 Bay Street, Toronto.

With the publication of influential authors and award-winning research, as well as a continuing dedication to groundbreaking new scholarship and innovative texts, UTP has firmly established its reputation for excellence.

Books and journals published by UTP are written for intellectually curious readers, academics, researchers, students, and practitioners. Our authors come from around the world and we serve a global market.

About University of Toronto Press:

As the leading university press in Canada and one of the largest in North America, we acknowledge our role and responsibility in effecting positive change.

With this, we seek to continuously improve the diversity and representation of our publications and the clients we represent, as well as within the makeup of our organization.

With strong commitment from leadership, we are collectively bringing forward change across the organization, both within our company culture and in our publishing, distribution, and retail endeavours.

UTP operates with mutual trust, respect, and integrity as we strive to identify and remove barriers. We are committed to making UTP a great place to work by addressing and challenging systemic inequities.

Interested in applying?

Company

University of Toronto Press

Location

Downtown, Bay & College

Opening Date

Aug 01, 2023

Closing Date

Sep 01, 2023

Starting Date

Sep 11, 2023