Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Performance Publications Group - stipend

Publishing Internship at Performance Publications Group

Our Toronto based publishing group is looking for a motivated Publishing Intern to assist with our online and print editorial departments. This would be a great opportunity to jumpstart your career and gain a valuable experience in the exciting automotive and motorsport industries.

Our flagship publications – Performance Auto & Sound and PRN Motorsport magazine form the foundation of our company, which produces thousands of editorial pieces each year. From event programs, activation and reporting, to online shows and special editions, the work never stops in our fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will assist with the following:

- Videos

- Content Gathering / editing

- Community management / filtering

- Print / online buyer’s guides

Qualifications

Ideal candidates would be journalism or communications students or recent graduates that have a strong interest in the Automotive and Motorsport industry. Proficiency in written French and knowledge of iMovie software would be an asset.

Desired Characteristics

-Ability to work in a collaborative, open office environment

-Proven ability to multi-task, learn and adapt

-Strong communication skills

Compensation

A stipend of $500 per month will be paid based on a minimum of 30 hours work each week from April 30 to August 31, 2012.

Application Deadline

Please forward your resume to Justin Hasan at jhasan@ppgpubs.com along with a sample of or links to your writing by April 2, 2012.