Internships at Scholastic Canada provide opportunities for students to gain experience in the publishing field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts, or gain school credit. The internship program strives to provide meaningful work experience with on the job coaching and mentoring in a professional business environment in the publishing field.

Internship positions are offered in the following divisions:

Education Publishing, Marketing and Graphic Design — 175 Hillmount Road, Markham, ON
Publishing — 604 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Marketing — 604 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Creative Services/Production — 604 King Street West, Toronto, ON

Although little or no related work experience is necessary, a team player and self starter with a professional and positive attitude is required. Above all, a love of reading and enthusiasm for children’s literature are mandatory!

The successful intern applicant will also have the following competencies:

• Well-developed organizational skills and communication skills;
• A strong eye for detail;
• The ability to multi-task and establish priorities;
• Ability to take direction from others;
• Comfortable with asking questions;
• Proficiency in the following Microsoft Office applications:
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Excel

Those applying for a Creative Services or Graphic Design placement will also need to display competency working on the Apple Macintosh platform and a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe InDesign in addition to the Microsoft Office applications mentioned above. Some familiarity with QuarkXpress is an asset.

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