Publicity Coordinator

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Entertainment is seeking a Publicity Coordinator to support the Lifestyle PR team across Home Network, Flavour Network, HISTORY, and Slice. You’ll contribute to media monitoring, press materials, influencer relations, and event coordination in a hybrid Toronto setting.

The role supports the Publicist and Sr. Publicist, reporting to the Publicity Manager, with a focus on press materials, media assets, and campaign execution. A relevant degree and internship are required.

Qualifications

• Undergrad degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Media, or related field.
• At least one internship or equivalent in entertainment, broadcast media, publicity, or communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication with editorial judgment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy in all dealings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Curiosity with eagerness to learn new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead media monitoring for assigned networks, providing timely coverage reports and insights.
• Support media and influencer relations to maximize earned media opportunities.
• Write, edit, and distribute press materials including releases, highlights, bios, and publicity docs.
• Manage photography and media assets for the Lifestyle portfolio and distribute approved materials.
• Assist with major publicity campaigns while independently handling a small portfolio of series.
• Maintain up-to-date media and influencer contact lists and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Editorial judgment

Professionalism

Team player

Organization

Adaptability

Industry knowledge

Education

Public Relations / Communications / Media degree

Tools

MS Office

Benchmark

WordPress

MRP

Cision

Job description

At Corus Entertainment, we’re shaping the future of media in Canada—home to the country’s biggest hits, most trusted news, and greatest value. Our mission is simple: to create engaging content, connect with audiences wherever they are, and drive meaningful growth. Guided by our values—Think Boldly, Make a Positive Impact, Win as a Team, and Own the Outcome—we bring creativity and collaboration to everything we do. If you’re ready to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Corus.

Division: Marketing & Publicity
Work Status: Full-time
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

About the Role

The Publicity Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Corus’ Lifestyle PR team. The role supports the Publicist and Sr. Publicist, reporting into the Publicity Manager, contributing to the development and execution of media and influencer strategies for Home Network, Flavour Network, HISTORY, and Slice and each network’s slate of original and acquired series.

Responsibilities include media monitoring and analytics, writing and distributing press materials, supporting influencer relations, managing media assets, and assisting with junket and event coordination. Some administrative support will also be required.

Does mouth-watering food content stop your scroll? Are you constantly saving home reno reveals and luxury home tours? Perhaps historical documentaries send you down a rabbit hole for hours. If your algorithm knows you this well, maybe it's time we did too.

You will contribute by:

• Lead media monitoring for Home Network, Flavour Network, HISTORY, and Slice shows and campaigns, providing timely coverage reports and campaign insights.
• Support and grow media and influencer relations to maximize earned media and influencer opportunities for all network brands and their series.
• Write, edit, and distribute press materials, including press releases, programming highlights, press kits, show descriptions, bios, and additional publicity documents.
• Manage photography and media assets for the Lifestyle portfolio, including organizing and distributing approved materials.
• Assist with major publicity campaigns while independently managing a small portfolio of series.
• Maintain and update media and influencer contact lists, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Build and nurture relationships with influencers and digital creators to generate organic social buzz around priority series and network brands.
• Coordinate publicity events and activations, such as influencer experiences, media events, brand activations, and press junkets.
• Coordinate, assemble, and ship media and influencer packages as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the broader Publicity team.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Media, the Arts, or a related field.
• At least one internship or equivalent experience in entertainment, broadcast media, publicity, or communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Curiosity and eagerness to take on new challenges and learn new skills quickly.
• Strong team-player mindset with the ability to collaborate in an open office environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, and proactive.
• Interest in and understanding of the Canadian broadcast landscape and entertainment trends.
• Strong technical proficiency, including MS Office and platforms such as Benchmark, WordPress, MRP, Cision, or similar tools.

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at [e-mail].