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    4. Publicity Intern Dublin 2023
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    The Dublin based team is looking for an intern to join us starting in April 2023 until June 2023. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who has genuine interest in the areas of publishing and PR, and who is looking to gain practical experience within the industry.

    The role

    The right candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills, a keen interest in the areas involved (publishing, PR, marketing, books & literature etc.) combined with a ‘can do’ attitude. They will assist the team primarily in all areas of PR and admin throughout the busy autumn period.

    This contract will provide you with an extensive and immersive experience in a busy publishing office with the opportunity to be a part of all areas of publishing – publicity, editorial, sales and marketing

    You will gain experience of working in a small publishing operation in the Irish market while gaining an understanding of the workings of the much larger HarperCollins company.

    Responsibilities

    • Issuing out of mailings as required
    • Drafting of press releases as required, under the expert guidance and supervision of the team
    • Supporting the Dublin team with the busy event schedule. This will involve liaising with bookshops and other event partners, making travel arrangements, and carrying out other PR related duties as required
    • Monitor social media and create new content under the direction of the PR Director
    • Cover office administration, and offer support while the HarperCollins team as out of the office

    Experience 

    • Work experience that demonstrates the ability to work in a busy working environment and manage multiple tasks
    • Work experience that demonstrates creativity and ability to work as a self-starter

    Skills

    • Excellent working understanding of the full Word package, including Excel and mail merge
    • Full working knowledge and experience with Google/Facebook/Twitter/ Instagram set up, management and social media analytics
    • Ability and flare for the creation and development of social media content
    • Ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task
    • Good communication and research skills

    Benefits

    • Hybrid working model (2+ days in the office)
    • Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
    • Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work and Pride at HC
    • Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes
    • We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
    • Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books