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Employment Opportunity: Internship in Digital Marketing and eBook Production (paid) – Broadview Press

Broadview Press, a higher education textbook publisher, is accepting applications for an Internship in Digital Marketing and eBook Production based out of our Guelph, Ontario office. This is a contract position covering the fall and winter academic semesters, running from September 3rd 2024 to March 28th 2025. The deadline for applications is April 12th, 2024.

This internship will focus on two key areas: digital marketing and eBook production. The digital marketing component will involve promoting Broadview’s catalogue of textbooks through email correspondence with post-secondary instructors. The eBook production component will involve assisting in the creation and distribution of eBook files, including the management of product metadata. This position includes opportunities to learn about many aspects of Broadview’s operations and of the academic publishing industry.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Research university and college schedules and recommend Broadview titles relevant to instructors’ courses via email
  • Complete title-specific marketing projects: clean up Excel files, locate email addresses, send emails, and answer instructors’ questions
  • Arrange to have complimentary examination copies sent in print or digital form in a timely manner
  • Support Broadview’s team of travelling sales representatives with additional tasks as requested
  • Assist with proofreading eBook files to ensure eBooks meet quality standards consistent with Broadview’s print books 
  • Create, organize, and manage digital product metadata
  • Distribute and manage eBook records across a wide range of digital sales platforms

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Has a Bachelor’s degree in the humanities (English, Philosophy, or related fields)
  • Has a good understanding of the culture and operations of a post-secondary environment and an interest in gaining experience in the publishing industry
  • Can produce a high volume of error-free correspondence and has excellent written communication skills
  • Is able to work quickly and efficiently in both a team and individual environment
  • Is not daunted by repetitive tasks
  • Is comfortable asking questions if unsure about the best approach to a problem
  • Has knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada

Details Regarding the Position:

  • Runs from September 3rd 2024 to March 28th 2025
  • Full time, 37.5 hours per week for the length of the contract 
  • Remuneration will be at the rate of $22.50/hour
  • Training will be provided in person at Broadview’s downtown Guelph office
  • Hours are usually 8-4 or 9-5, Monday to Friday
  • In-office 4 days per week, with 5th day flexible (in office or work-from-home)
  • This position includes opportunities to learn more about different areas of the company through access to professional development training media and information sessions with senior staff in a variety of departments
  • Employees in this role are often considered for other full-time and permanent positions within the company

Broadview Press embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. People who identify as being from communities underrepresented in publishing and academia, including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQ+, and people from low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The word “broadview” expresses a good deal of the philosophy behind our company. Our focus is very much on the humanities—especially literature, philosophy, and history—but within these fields, we are open to a broad range of academic approaches and political viewpoints. We strive in particular to produce high-quality, pedagogically-useful books for higher education classrooms—anthologies, editions, sourcebooks, surveys of particular academic fields and sub-fields, and also course texts for subjects such as composition, business communication, and critical thinking. The company has over 800 titles in print and currently publishes approximately 30-40 new titles per year. Broadview Press was incorporated in 1985; since then, the company has grown steadily and now employs over 30 people, 6 of whom are based out of the Guelph office.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF file to Erich Mulhall (emulhall@broadviewpress.com). A cover letter is required. We will accept applications until April 12, 2024.


We often hire Inside Sales Representatives out of our Guelph office, typically on 8-month contracts beginning in September. Please contact Christine Handley [Email] if you would like to be notified of these postings.