Business + Higher Education Roundtable

The Role:

The Content Intern will support the production of original content at BHER. This role will contribute across research, knowledge translation, and coordination activities that help produce timely, high-quality publications for BHER’s members and key stakeholders. This internship best fits a student with strong skills in writing and evidence-gathering, who is equipped and enthused to learn what it takes to move concepts from ideation to audience-serving content. The intern will report to BHER’s Senior Content Specialist.

Responsibilities:

Assist in research and drafting for BHER’s Senior Content Specialist, including environmental scanning, summarizing, and synthesizing.
Support early stage content ideation through trend research and brainstorming, as well as spotting BHER member and partner needs.
Support coordination to keep content production moving, such as tracking drafts, supporting feedback cycles, and monitoring deadlines.
Help strengthen external collaboration with our content by supporting outreach, coordinating interviews, capturing notes and key themes, and tracking engagement activities & follow-up needs.
Support the amplification of BHER content through drafting social media posts and other media content.
Other duties as required to support BHER’s Senior Content Specialist.

Requirements:

Academic Background and Experience

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in disciplines such as Journalism, Public Policy/Political Science, Sociology, Communications/Media Studies, English or History.
Candidates in other programs with equivalent writing and research experience through publications, campus newspapers, or other work experience may also be considered.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
French/English bilingualism would be an asset.
Ability to gather, interpret, and summarize complex information for different audiences.
Computer proficiency including Microsoft and Google Suite.
Strong organization and time management skills; able to juggle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
Comfort working independently while also collaborating remotely with supervisor and other teams.
Interest in — and ability to quickly learn about — issues related to skills and talent development, post-secondary education, innovation, and related policy debates in Canada.
Experience with using AI tools appropriately and effectively in relevant work.
A passion for BHER’s vision, mission, and values.

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified reviewers.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized/marginalized folks are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At BHER, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. The connection between your skills and experiences and the role may not be immediately obvious, or you may also be the right candidate for other roles at BHER.

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@bher.ca. Applications are assessed as they are received. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

BHER is committed to having an inclusive workplace with equitable access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities for current and future employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. Don’t meet every requirement? We still want to hear from you. We believe great candidates come from diverse paths. Applicants must reside in Canada.

About BHER: Since 2015, the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) has brought together Canada’s top companies and post-secondary institutions to create opportunities for students and workers, boost innovation, and build a stronger, more inclusive economy.

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