Tag: Stewart

Company: Penguin Random House

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Job date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:32:17 GMT

Job description: INTERNSHIP — Editorial, McClelland & StewartPaid placement, January 27 – June 27, 2025.Changing the world, one book at a time.As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that new and established voices are heard.We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply.Penguin Random House Canada internships:
In this role, you will engage in meaningful work that supports your professional growth and facilitates learning in your area of specialty while contributing to the success of our books. You will be surrounded by others with the same curiosity, drive, and passion for books.We’re looking for a career-focused Editorial Intern to join our team.What you’ll do:
You will gain exposure to the daily workings of a vibrant, dynamic publishing group at McClelland & Stewart Canada. You can learn more about the McClelland & Stewart Canada imprint and on our and . You will help with general editorial duties, which include proofreading, tracking and responding to submissions, participating in editorial meetings, and reading and evaluating manuscripts. There will also be some administrative tasks, such as coordinating mailings with Office Services, maintaining our extensive database of review materials, and tracking bestsellers and news coverage.What you can expect from your internship experience:
You will gain valuable experience in the industry, make connections and build relationships with teams across our company while working alongside a cohort of other interns, and play a part in getting the books we publish into the hands of our readers. Through on-the-job learning, you will develop and gain new skills that will be valuable to you in this role and in the future.Our interns are paid $20.00 per hour and work 35 hours per week. You will be one of a group of interns working in various functions across the business. Like all our employees, you will participate in the life of our company (this includes the opportunity to attend company-wide gatherings, join the office book club, participate in educational sessions with industry experts, etc.), and you’ll benefit from perks including a discount on books ordered through our online store.Competencies and knowledge you’ll bring to this role, and continue to build:

• Capacity to think critically and thrive in a complex and ever-changing work environment
• Administrative and research skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• An effective and proactive approach to problem-solving
• An ability to work independently or collaboratively on a team
• An inclusive approach, supported by a cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with computer programs including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva, and online collaboration tools is not required, but considered an asset
• Though not mandatory, candidates who have done any publishing or copyediting courses are encouraged to identify which courses they’ve taken in their application
• Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus

• And of course, a love for books!

Interested candidates should apply with their cover letter and resume by November 17, 2024. Additionally, we ask that all applicants include in their cover letter a list of their recent reads, along with what they believe is important about storytelling, their familiarity with M&S, and any life experience they think will help them in the role. Please be kindly advised that only applications with a cover letter will be considered.We are currently working in a flexible/hybrid model where employees come into the office at least 3 days a week. As such, candidates located within commuting distance of Toronto will be shown preference. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Company: Penguin Random House

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Job date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:59:18 GMT

Job description: INTERNSHIP – Editorial, McClelland & StewartPaid placement, January 27 – June 27, 2025.Changing the world, one book at a time.As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that new and established voices are heard.We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply.Penguin Random House Canada internships:
In this role, you will engage in meaningful work that supports your professional growth and facilitates learning in your area of specialty while contributing to the success of our books. You will be surrounded by others with the same curiosity, drive, and passion for books.We’re looking for a career-focused Editorial Intern to join our team.What you’ll do:
You will gain exposure to the daily workings of a vibrant, dynamic publishing group at McClelland & Stewart Canada. You can learn more about the McClelland & Stewart Canada imprint and on our and . You will help with general editorial duties, which include proofreading, tracking and responding to submissions, participating in editorial meetings, and reading and evaluating manuscripts. There will also be some administrative tasks, such as coordinating mailings with Office Services, maintaining our extensive database of review materials, and tracking bestsellers and news coverage.What you can expect from your internship experience:
You will gain valuable experience in the industry, make connections and build relationships with teams across our company while working alongside a cohort of other interns, and play a part in getting the books we publish into the hands of our readers. Through on-the-job learning, you will develop and gain new skills that will be valuable to you in this role and in the future.Our interns are paid $20.00 per hour and work 35 hours per week. You will be one of a group of interns working in various functions across the business. Like all our employees, you will participate in the life of our company (this includes the opportunity to attend company-wide gatherings, join the office book club, participate in educational sessions with industry experts, etc.), and you’ll benefit from perks including a discount on books ordered through our online store.Competencies and knowledge you’ll bring to this role, and continue to build:

• Capacity to think critically and thrive in a complex and ever-changing work environment
• Administrative and research skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and accurately complete multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• An effective and proactive approach to problem-solving
• An ability to work independently or collaboratively on a team
• An inclusive approach, supported by a cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with computer programs including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Canva, and online collaboration tools is not required, but considered an asset
• Though not mandatory, candidates who have done any publishing or copyediting courses are encouraged to identify which courses they’ve taken in their application
• Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus

• And of course, a love for books!

Interested candidates should apply with their cover letter and resume by November 17, 2024. Additionally, we ask that all applicants include in their cover letter a list of their recent reads, along with what they believe is important about storytelling, their familiarity with M&S, and any life experience they think will help them in the role. Please be kindly advised that only applications with a cover letter will be considered.We are currently working in a flexible/hybrid model where employees come into the office at least 3 days a week. As such, candidates located within commuting distance of Toronto will be shown preference. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.Date: Nov 11, 2024Location:Toronto, ON, CA, M5V 3B6