We’re Hiring a Copywriting Intern.
You want to participate in building a great company. Find meaning in what you do. And enjoy the people you work with.
Well then. We’re so glad you found us.
We’re The Essential Hotelier.
Our Big Why is simple. We strive to use our creativity as a force for good.
We do this by helping one-of-a-kind hotels clarify their message, so they can simplify their marketing and create demand for their hotel.
The hotels we work with are mission-driven. This means they not only care deeply about travel and hospitality, but they believe their destination should make a positive social impact in the world.
That’s why, the hotels we work with are built sustainably. They support local schools. They run environmental stewardship programs. They get involved in wildlife conservation. And they dedicate themselves to providing meaningful work opportunities to local people in remote communities.
We’re so grateful to be a part of their story. And we hope you’ll join us in creating an even brighter future for sustainable travel.
Integrity. Creativity. Warmth. Excellence. Curiosity.
These are our most deeply held values.
If the above values resonate with you, read on.
Copywriting Intern
We’re looking to add one person to join The Essential Hotelier team for a Part-Time, 3-Month Internship.
We’re always looking for talent. And it’s time we added a copywriting intern to our team who is dedicated to helping us deliver 2 things:
Our Brand Management Service
Our flagship service, The Strategic Message Intensive. About the Strategic Message Intensive
Could this be you?
What will you help accomplish?
You’ll support The Essential Hotelier Team and a roster of great hospitality clients.
What will you do?
You’ll help us deliver 2 things:
Our Brand Management Service.
At The Essential Hotelier, we believe that every hotel has a unique point of view. A distinct reason for being. Our job is to help our clients express that point of view through different digital and print sales tools: Typically email campaigns, blog series, and website landing pages. So you’ll work with the team to help us produce these.
It involves discovering and sharing compelling stories. Finding the right angle. And lots of writing. This is a real brand management bootcamp where you get to own your writing portfolio.
Our Flagship Service, The Strategic Message Intensive.
It’s a process we’ve developed to help our hospitality clients uncover what really makes them unique. It involves research. Problem-solving. Connecting-the-dots. And lots of fine-tuning ideas. It’s a real creativity bootcamp where you’ll get to see how we develop a solid, strategic message for our clients.
Learn more about the Strategic Message Intensive here.
Along the way, we’ll introduce you to the tools we use to solve creative problems —like sprints, brainstorming sessions, and behavioural science frameworks.
We do this together as a hybrid team, so you will also hone your digital skills and become hybrid work ready.
You’ll work on real client projects, supporting our small team and a roster of sustainable luxury hotels. You’ll work on a dedicated portfolio of projects so that you can go deep and hone your creative problem-solving, writing and digital skills.
And if you’re interested in learning more about different facets of the business (like Strategy, Consulting, or Business Development), we are open to helping you shape a learning experience that is as multifaceted as you.
Our Mission
We help mission-driven hotels clarify their message, so they can simplify their marketing and create demand for their hotel.
This role suits someone who:
Is a student, currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
Pending funding, this placement is being offered through the TechNation Career Ready Program. To be eligible, you are:
Either a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
A currently enrolled student in a post-secondary institution program
Are not an international student with a work permit
Are not an immediate family member of The Essential Hotelier
You are looking to add a rewarding experience to complement your studies.
Who’s mostly a writer…
You feel right at home with words. You have a genuine curiosity for people and what moves them, and can write in a conversational way that makes people feel seen on the page.
If you can demonstrate your ability to use your words to get people to think, feel or respond —wonderful! That’s what we’re looking for.
…and part production assistant…
What we’re looking for is your natural talent for managing priorities. If you can demonstrate your ability to team-build, communicate and problem-solve to achieve great things, all the better.
…and tech savvy…
You’ll need to be adept at juggling Asana, Zoom, Chat, Mailchimp, Notion, Wordpress, Adobe Suite and Miro to get things done.
If you’ve never heard of these tools, that’s totally okay! We are forever-learners too. What we’re looking for is your ability to jump right in and demonstrate enthusiasm for a tech-immersive role. It’s easy once you get the hang of it, we promise.
…AND perhaps most importantly, wants to be part of a Participation Age company.
Not sure what that means? Also ok!
Learn what it means to be a Participation Age company right here.
Your Ideal Background
You’re an Interdisciplinary Student.
For you, that sweet-spot is somewhere in between applied creativity, entrepreneurship, sustainability and hospitality.
You feel very comfortable bringing different perspectives to the table, and challenging your own.
You’re tech-savvy.
Once again, you have enthusiasm for a tech-immersive role.
You can commit to a 3 month internship.
You’re keen to work in a part-time role in a hybrid team environment.
Your Package
Hybrid Role.
We’re based in Ontario, Canada and we typically meet in-person on the daily. There will be some weeks when you’ll work remotely. As for time zones, we prefer you’re available to work in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Compensation.
We pay each other based on our contribution, and we look forward to talking to you about the value you bring and agreeing on a salary that reflects that.
Part-time, 3 Month Internship.
Pending funding, this role is a part-time, 21 hours per week internship, and is offered as a 3 month placement.
At this time, we are taking ongoing applications to find the right talent.
Deadline to Apply.
We’ll review applications and invite candidates for interviews weekly until the role is filled. The application closes on April 30, 2024, 11:59 pm EST.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, do not send your resume at this stage. Please answer the application questions by April 30, 2024, 11:59 pm EST:
Our Hiring Process.
In an effort to remove bias from the hiring process, we have implemented 3 steps:
Step 1: Your Application. Apply Now >
Step 2: A Demonstration of Your Talent + Skills
Step 3: Your References + CV/Resume + Compensation Requirements
In Step 1 of the process, your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness.
You’ll need a CV/resume, but it’ll only be considered if you score well in Step 1 & 2.