Marketing Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages
- Job title:
- Marketing Assistant
- Organization name:
- POP Montreal International Music Festival / Festival International de Musique POP Montréal
- Job location:
- Montreal, Quebec
- Length of assignment:
- 2026-06-08 to 2026-09-27 (15.86 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $17.50
Start/End dates: June - September 2026, (PLEASE NOTE that applicants must also be available to work part-time during the month of September, as our festival takes place from September 23 - September 27, 2026)
Hours: 30 hours/week
Languages: French, English
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Pay: $17.50/hour
About POP Montreal:
The POP Montreal International Music Festival is a not-for-profit grassroots organization that champions independence in the arts by presenting emerging and celebrated artistic talents from around the world.
Now entering its 25th year, POP’s main event is a five-day music and arts festival taking place in the early fall, featuring emerging local and international artists, as well as headliner performances and multidisciplinary events.
Job description:
The POP Montreal Marketing Department is in search of a highly motivated, organized, creative, and most importantly, enthusiastic individual who is interested in working in the music industry. The Marketing Assistant will work closely with the Marketing Director, and will be involved in various aspects of marketing and promotions for our internationally renowned non-profit music festival.
The Marketing Assistant will:
- Write marketing contracts, with supervision from the Marketing Director
- Attend marketing partnership meetings
- Proof copy
- Post marketing content on social media, using Hootsuite
- Print and distribute promotional materials
- Compile marketing statistics, ad buys, and trade specs
- Manage the street promotions volunteer team
- Research and coordinate marketing for specific shows
- Assist at off-site promotions (e.g. tabling at other festivals and relevant events)
- Coordinate on-site promotion for POP items (printed festival program, etc.)
- Develop relationships with appropriate schools, programs, and courses in order to do festival outreach to students
This is a great summer student work opportunity in the Music Industry/Marketing field. This is a hybrid role at the POP Montreal office in the Mile-End area of Montreal, Quebec. They will be required to work off-site occasionally for events and concerts. The position will involve learning from and working directly with POP Montreal’s Director of Marketing.
The ideal candidate:
- Has a degree/diploma or is pursuing studies in Marketing, Communication or Arts Administration, or has a combination of relevant education/work experience
- Is well-acquainted with both Mac and PC operating systems, as well as popular social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Has strong communication skills in both English and French (spoken and written)
- Has an active interest in contemporary arts and culture
- Works well autonomously, and in a team
- Is familiar with the arts and cultural landscape in Montreal
- Is well-organized, attentive to details, and able to meet deadlines
- Experience with Photoshop and InDesign is an asset
Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, individuals from equity-deserving communities are encouraged to apply.
POP Montreal is located in the Mile End neighborhood of Montreal. Mile End is a culturally diverse neighbourhood known for its high percentage of artists. The neighborhood is host to numerous independent cafes, music venues, artist centers, shops and other small businesses. It is the center of our venue-based festival and exudes a strong sense of community.
Visit the POP Montreal website for information, events, playlists, interview features, and more!
https://popmontreal.com/en/
How to apply:
**Before applying, please ensure that you meet the following Young Canada Works eligibility requirements.**
The student:
- is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or has refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
- is legally entitled to work in Canada;
- will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- is willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
- will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment;
- has been a high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment;
- intends to return to studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment;
- has a working knowledge of both English and French.
Candidates must apply through the Young Canada Works website by creating a profile and submitting a CV. Candidates must also submit a cover letter to emploi@popmontreal.com. Please direct any questions to Karissa LaRocque, Human Resources Contractor, by emailing emploi@popmontreal.com.
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