Publicity and Digital Marketing Intern

Biblioasis is an award-winning independent publishing house based in Windsor, Ontario. We publish approximately 25 titles a year, including short fiction, novels, poetry, literary criticism, memoir, belle lettres, local and regional history, and general nonfiction. We are also the publishers of the critical journal CNQ: Canadian Notes & Queries and the annual Best Canadian anthologies, and operate an independent bookstore in Windsor’s historic Walkerville.

We are seeking a full-time publicity and digital marketing intern to join our Windsor office. This is a paid 12-month in-person position with a salary of $46,000. The position involves the promotion of titles to media, event planning, and assisting marketing staff with metadata, digital sales materials, social media management, and bookseller outreach.

Major Responsibilities:
● assist with national and international publicity strategies for 15+ books annually, including electronic pitches, digital review copy management, and print review copy mailings, and related follow-up
● build and manage relations with key media throughout North America
● assist in managing the press’s social media platforms
● write and update press releases and pitches
● organize events, including author appearances at launches, readings,festivals, and trade shows
● aid in managing media and product updates on the press’s website, and assist with the creation and management of metadata
● interact with authors to strategize publicity opportunities and to execute promotional and publicity events.
● field author queries and help manage author relations,
● other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
● individuals must be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
● excellent written and verbal communication skills
● excellent interpersonal skills
● must have a high degree of creativity and the ability to think strategically
● must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
● computer skills include: Word and Excel experience required. Experience with Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat an asset.

Education and experience:
● Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, art history, or related field
● experience in the book publishing industry would be considered an asset
● previous publicity or marketing experience would be an asset
● courses or certificate in a publishing program an asset

To apply, email resume and cover letter to Dan Wells at [email protected] by June 12, 2026. In the cover letter please discuss three books that have shaped you as a reader.