Marketing Intern

remote
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
internship . March 20, 2025

Description

Marketing Intern, Investigative Journalism Foundation

Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada.

Salary: $22/hour for 16 weeks of work from May-August.

Deadline: Friday, April 18. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply early.

About the Investigative Journalism Foundation

The Investigative Journalism Foundation is a nonprofit newsroom focused on public interest journalism. We are a new kind of media outlet, built around databases on who donates to politicians across Canada, who lobbies them, and how the government spends your money.

The IJF is rapidly growing and proud to be named one of the world’s most innovative media companies by Fast Company magazine. We were also selected for Fast Forward’s accelerator for tech non-profits, won an Anthem Award for our Open By Default database, two gold medals at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards and the Product of the Year award from LION Publishers.

As a nonprofit, nonpartisan media outlet, our primary purpose is to serve the public. We do this by publishing in-depth investigative journalism that speaks truth to power. Our databases are also used by other journalists, policymakers and academics seeking to increase transparency and strengthen Canadian democracy.

About this job

Are you an amazing marketer with an interest in Canadian journalism and nonprofit service? We’d love to talk to you. We’re looking for marketing interns who would like deep experience in social media, email marketing and audience growth. You’ll get input into how we reach out to our readers and followers - and work on interesting projects.

This is a 4-month contract position that starts in May and ends in August, with a possibility to renew, pending the availability of funding and job performance. Most of the IJF’s team is based in Toronto, but we’re happy to hear from candidates based elsewhere in Canada. We welcome applications from individuals identifying with groups traditionally underrepresented in journalism due to gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, indigeneity, religion, immigration background, or disability.

Please note: This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and can only be filled by someone under 30 who has a valid Social Insurance Number and is a citizen, permanent resident, or refugee. Please check out the detailed requirements if you’re not sure if you qualify.

Successful candidates will report to the Director of Marketing and be excited about working at a mission-driven nonprofit that uses journalism to strengthen Canadian democracy every day. We are a workplace that promotes remote and flexible work arrangements and emphasizes work-life balance.

What you’ll do at the IJF:

Support the Director of Marketing in all dimensions of audience growth work, including managing social media channels, writing posts, and helping with paid ad campaigns.
Conduct research on trends in digital marketing, audience engagement, and the media landscape to help inform campaigns.
Assist in creating and updating marketing materials, emails, e-newsletters, and other audience outreach assets.
Assist in creating marketing automations to help drive subscriptions and conversions.
Analyze and gather social media and campaign metrics to provide insights and identify what’s working and areas for improvement.
Help brainstorm and execute creative strategies to increase awareness of the IJF’s mission and projects.
Draft and edit copy for social media posts, blog updates, and email campaigns.
Support with basic graphic design work (e.g., creating visuals for social media using tools like Canva).
Monitor emails and online engagement, respond to comments and inquiries, and help nurture the IJF’s online community.
Other duties as assigned.

We’re looking for someone with:

A passion for storytelling and an understanding of how to connect with different audiences online.
Creativity and curiosity, with the ability to brainstorm new ideas to engage audiences and expand the IJF’s reach.
Experience creating content for social media platforms like Bluesky, Twitter (X), or LinkedIn.
Strong writing skills and attention to detail, especially when crafting concise, engaging marketing copy.
An interest in learning about digital marketing tools, including social media scheduling software, email platforms and analytics.
Basic knowledge of tools like Canva, Google Analytics, Mailchimp, or similar platforms (or a willingness to learn).
Excellent organizational skills to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work with a small, dynamic team.
Experience or coursework in marketing, communications, or related fields.

How to apply:

Please fill out this form. It will ask for your CV and a cover letter telling us how your skills are a fit for the IJF’s mission, as well as links to three marketing projects you contributed to of which you’re particularly proud of. With the links, please include a few sentences outlining what role you played in the projects and how it best demonstrates you have the skills outlined in the “we’re looking for someone with” section above.

The three projects from your portfolio are by far the most important part of your application.

Not sure you’re qualified for this job? Please apply anyway. We’re looking for talented people who share our passion for making Canada a better place. Experience matters less than a desire to learn and grow. We’re committed to building an inclusive environment.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

— The IJF team

Compensation

$22.00 per hour

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