We’re looking for creative and hard-working individuals with a passion for Public Relations and Marketing to join our Trainee program. This Trainee will gain valuable experience in the fast-paced world of Public Relations and Marketing by supporting on a number of campaigns, events, brainstorms and more. They will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves within the team and receive hands-on guidance and mentorship that will allow them to succeed in the industry. Our training program is 9-5 PM, 3-month duration and unpaid. Must be in a post-secondary school program to qualify.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Support account teams on assigned clients
- Assist with communication, marketing & PR on allocated projects
- Manage sample requests, fact checks and handles the processing of incoming and outgoing samples
- Draft written materials including email pitches, e-blasts, press releases, media alerts
- Responsible for timely updating of administrative lists including: PR reports, monthly reports, annual reports, post-mortems/wrap reports
- On-site and off-site help with special events
- Coordinate courier, supplies, computer equipment, and office maintenance
- Assist management with showroom and inventory
Qualifications and skills:
- 0-3 years experience
- Currently enrolled in a Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Fashion, Journalism or other related programs
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office programs with a basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator
- Solid understanding of media and social media landscape within Canada
- Proven capacity to manage up to account leads and managers