Public Relations Programs

Zak Communications is a beauty, fashion, and lifestyle boutique PR agency located in the mile end is currently looking for a Public Relations intern to fill a full-time position.

Some of the responsibilities include:

.Press monitoring and clippings

.Participating in various launch events

.Help coordinating fact checks and sample requests

.Updating daily client reports, media lists and general calendar

.Reception, general administrative tasks

If interested please send your CV to:

jobs@zakcom.ca

Les Editions Infopresse is currently looking for a hostess/customer service for events.

Some of the responsibilities include:

.Practical and logistical support to ensure the smooth running of conferences and gala events

.Help with the setting up of the events

.Help at the information desk

Skills/Requirements:

.Be available on Wednesdays from 7 to 13h of 2 October 2013 to early December in addition to the 3 octobre 24 October, 11 November and 5 December for Lux, Sponsorship Appointments, Launch Blender, and gala Boomerang.

.Be interested in areas of communications

. Experience with customer service

.Recognized for your smile, your discipline and your sense of organization

. Good team spirit

This position is unpaid, but will give you the opportunity to attend conferences and free days at Infopresse such as Rendez-Vous Media and Sponsorship. In addition, you will have access to our publications and thus be aware of what is happening in the communications industry.

You can send us your CV and a cover letter by email to the address below.

evenements_ip@infopresse.com

TD Bank Financial Group is looking for an internal communications person. They’re asking for 3-5 years’ experience, but can be flexible for the right person.  Excellent English writing skills are a must, along with ability to work in a mainly French environment. Very good team to work with. Please apply on line (search under “communications”), but please let Elizabeth know if you have applied so she can put in a good word.

The Jewish General Hospital is currently looking for a Multimedia Communication Specialist. The Multimedia Communication Specialist will be responsible for conceiving, producing and develop video, audio and graphic content for the hospital website and other digital platforms that promote and publicize events, hospital initiatives and programs. He or she applies post-production skills to edit and package video and audio content for web, mobile and third party delivery platforms.

The Multimedia Communication Specialist will be performing some of the following tasks:

• Conceives of multimedia and online communications strategies to promote hospital priorities and create online engagement through various digital media platforms

• Produces video, photo, audio and graphics content for distribution to web, mobile and third-party delivery platforms (digital signage, iTunes, etc) and other emerging media technologies

• Coordinates and produces video and audio podcasts that complement JGH news and staff publications

• Monitors and analyzes Social Media impressions and makes recommendations based on these findings

• Develops hospital policies on the use of Social Media and Multimedia and oversees its implementation

• Teaches and oversees hospital staff in the implementation of Social Media strategies and best practices

If you are interested in the position please submit your CV to:

JGA Strategic Relations is currently looking for a Communication/Marketing consultant. The consultant is responsible for providing internet marketing support to a small start up  online business called LOVEthatBAG.ca.

The Communication/Marketing consultant will be performing some of the following tasks:

.Media Relations

.Communication planning

.Organizational logistics for events

.Press releases

.Web site planning

If you are interested in the position please submit your CV to:

agoldbloom@videotron.ca

The deadline for the application is August 25th 2013

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 80 different countries across the world. In Canada, they have four main offices, in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. They are currently looking for an intern to join their team of professionals. The internship will include various mandates of media relations and social media.

The intern will be performing the following tasks:

-Press releases

-Media Relations

-Writing communication tools

-Monitoring social media

-Communication audit

The last day for applications is July 12th 2013  at 5:00pm

The internship is full time from 8:30-5:00pm  and  starts August 1st 2013 for a period of 3 months.

To apply send your CV and letter of intent to  Marie-Helene Lagace at:

MLagace@webershandwick.com

Tel.Aide is looking for a Project Manager to undertake the responsibilities related to the development of Tel-Aide’s English sector. He/she carries out activities designed to increase Tel.Aide’s visibility within the English-speaking communities of the Greater Montreal region, and participates in the development of a network of partners for the organization.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

-communication

-implementation of an action plan

-manage visibility campaigns and promotional activities

-internal communication

-develop partnerships

-recruitment of partners

Position is part-time (3 days a week, 21 hours per week on a flexible schedule)

starting June until March 2014

To apply send your CV to: info@telaide.org by June 7th 2013

Makeup Forever, one of the leading beauty brands, is looking for an intern this fall. The intern will assist in strategic planning and pitching, press releases, outreach to the media, and inventory updates. This internship is not paid.

The internship is for:

– 3 consecutive months

-starting the first week of September

-Full-time 4 to 5 days a week

to apply send your CV to: haywoodl@makeupforever.ca

The Jewish General Hospital is looking for an intern to help the Media Relations Officer in the Department of Public Affairs and Communications. The candidate will help the Media Relations Officer with day to day tasks in the office, including: media calls, organizing and maintaining media lists, press releases, aiding in project management, media monitoring, etc.  Strong written and spoken English skills are a must. Good written and spoken French is an asset.

Candidates who are interested are asked to send their CVs to Astrid Morin at amorin@jgh.mcgill.ca. Application deadline is May 21, 2013.

For more information on the Jewish General Hospital, visit www.jgh.ca.

Apathy is Boring, the organization that uses art and technology to educate youth about democracy, is offering a paid, full-time Communications & Events internship this summer. Location: Montreal. Starting date: May 28th, 201.  Ending date: August 23rd, 2013. Apply on the website.

Versatilité Communications is looking for reliable interns to help project managers in event coordination,  promotion, research, calls, press releases, proposals, marketing, bookings, social media, etc. Two days a week, May to August, unpaid.  English writing important. Deadline to submit CVs is May 6. For details, see page at right labelled “Versatilité”.

Marc Holmes (diploma May 2012) has just landed a position at NATIONAL Public Relations, a firm that has hired a number of McGill PR grads over the years. Marc will work in the pharmaceutical practice with, among others, Stephanie Lyttle (Certificate 2005), founding president of the McGill PR Student and Alumni Association. Chantal Benoit (Certificate 2004) was our first McGill grad to go to NATIONAL, and she’s been there ever since. Both she and Stephanie are now Senior Consultants.

Pharmascience, a generic drug company based in Montreal, hires interns in a range of fields every summer, including public relations and communications. My friend there tells me they have “lots of cool projects this summer”, notably in internal comms and events, and they give their interns lots of latitude. They need a go-getter, self-starter and team player. Bilingual, but can be English-first. If you are interested, please send me a CV and brief cover letter.

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 80 different countries across the world. In Canada, they have four main offices, in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. They are currently looking for an intern to join their team of professionals. The internship will include various mandates of media relations and social media.

The intern will be performing the following tasks:

-Press releases

-Media Relations

-Writing communication tools

-Monitoring social media

-Communication audit

The last day for applications is March 15, 2013  at 5:00pm

The internship is full time from 8:30-5:00pm  and  starts April 1st 2013.

To apply send your CV to  Annie Marsolais at:

amarsolais@webershandwick.com

This position at SLA-Québec (or ALS Quebec) is a one-year contract for a bilingual person with 5 years’ experience. (My experience is that most employers can be very flexible about years of experience if they meet the right person.) Duties include support to fund-raising, media relations and website updates. For details and contact see the page at right called “ALS Quebec”.