Book Marketing and Communications Specialist

Azrieli Foundation

Bilingual specialist marketing Holocaust survivor memoirs, educational resources and events for the Azrieli Foundation. Creating English/French content, managing social media and coordinating outreach across Canada’s literary and education communities.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bilingual communications, content development, and project management, with a strong focus on storytelling and digital engagement strategies. Proficient in creating promotional materials and managing social media to enhance outreach and community relationships.

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Bilingual Communication in English and FrenchContent Development and StorytellingSocial Media ManagementProject ManagementExperience in Publishing or Educational Publishing

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentStorytellingProject ManagementDigital Content CreationSocial Media Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

CanvaAdobe Creative SuiteSprout SocialDigital Communications Tools

Industry Keywords

Holocaust EducationPublishingLiterary ProgrammingCommunity EngagementEducational Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strong working knowledge of the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs catalogue, including new, upcoming and backlist titles
Read memoirs and educational resources to identify stories, themes and promotional opportunities
Develop content connecting survivor stories to current events, commemorative dates, educational initiatives and public conversations
Assist with book club guides and promotional materials
Coordinate outreach to bookstores, literary festivals and publishing partners
Support promotional campaigns for new and priority backlist titles
Assist with French-language publishing and distribution initiatives
Coordinate book promotion with libraries, museums, schools, book clubs and community organizations
Develop promotional materials for events, conferences, webinars and launches
Coordinate flyers, posters, social media graphics, email campaigns and presentation slides
Support communications activities at conferences, launches and educational events, with travel as required
Develop website content, newsletters, social media content, promotional copy and event descriptions in English and French
Draft media materials and press releases
Gather stories and updates and transform them into compelling communications content
Coordinate newsletters for academic, education and general reader audiences
Develop content calendars and schedules
Create graphics, short-form videos and other digital content
Manage social media publishing, community engagement and analytics
Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and inquiries, and escalate sensitive or complex issues
Build relationships with educators, museums, community partners and readers through digital engagement
Implement strategies to increase newsletter subscriptions, social media audiences, engagement and digital reach
Provide communications support to broader Foundation initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Publishing or a related field
Minimum five years of experience
Fully bilingual in English and French
Exceptional written communication skills in English and French
Outstanding storytelling abilities
Demonstrated interest in books, publishing, education or literary programming
Experience with social media management and digital communications tools
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Sprout Social and related content creation tools
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in publishing, educational publishing, museums or cultural institutions is a strong asset
Knowledge of Holocaust history and Holocaust education is an asset
Travel as required for conferences, launches and educational events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes
Workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
Accommodation during the application or recruitment process
Full-time, permanent employment