EVENT is offering a paid part-time internship opportunity, starting this May. If you’re a student or recent graduate in the Vancouver area who is interested in gaining hands-on experience with an award-winning literary magazine, please get in touch! The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Please read the full job listing below:
Magazine Intern, EVENT, Summer 2026
Overview:
EVENT magazine is seeking an intern to begin in May 2026. The successful intern will gain insight into how small magazines function, growing skills in multiple facets of magazine publishing. The intern will assist with social media and other forms of promotion, with implementing a fundraising campaign, and with organizing an issue launch. There may also be other opportunities depending on interest and experience.
About EVENT:
Now in its 54th year of publication, EVENT is an award-winning, internationally recognized literary magazine that publishes fiction, poetry, non-fiction and book reviews by emerging and established writers three times a year. While 90% of our content is Canadian, we welcome submissions written in English from around the world—and our pages reflect the diversity of the reading and writing communities we serve.
Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in or recent graduates (within 3 years) of journalism, publishing, professional writing, digital publishing, communications, design, business, marketing, advertising or a comparable program in an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Excellent grammar and English language communication skills, including verbal and written.
• A passion for contemporary literature and an understanding of the role of small literary magazines in fostering new and emerging writers.
• A working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc. Basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress would be an asset.
• Intermediate skills in using social media, including Instagram and Facebook
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently
• Research savvy
• Experience in event planning, design, marketing, copy editing, and/or fundraising are all considered assets
Responsibilities may include:
• Promoting the magazine and EVENT’s annual Non-Fiction Contest through social media, including Instagram and Facebook
• Assisting with organizing and implementing a fundraising campaign
• Assisting with planning a launch event for EVENT’s spring/summer issue
• Researching potential advertisers
• Assisting with preparing and sending out EVENT’s monthly e-newsletter
• Attending editorial meetings and staffing at literary events as necessary
• Other administrative assistance as required
Compensation:
$22 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, paid biweekly for 20 weeks, to a maximum of 200 hours for the duration of the internship.
Location:
The position will be hybrid, with some work performed remotely and some work performed in person.
EVENT is located at Douglas College, Room 2622, 700 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC. The college is one block north of the New Westminster SkyTrain Station.
Hours:
The intern will work 10 hours per week. The term will commence in the week of May 4, 2026, and end the week of September 18, 2026.
Other Benefits:
This role will give the intern a full overview of all facets of running a small magazine, including editorial and production processes, as well as promotion and marketing. Other aspects may be explored to various levels depending on the individual’s interests and abilities. The intern is expected to leave with the knowledge and experience required to obtain at least an entry-level job in the publishing industry.
Accountability:
The intern will report to Krista Eide, Managing Editor and Shashi Bhat, Editor.
Application Procedure and Deadline:
Applicants should send cover letter and resume addressed to Krista Eide, Managing Editor, EVENT at event@douglascollege.ca by March 31, 2026. Applicants may also attach writing or design samples (optional).
Please use “Internship Application” as the subject line.
Interviews to take place in April at Douglas College, New Westminster campus.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to time constraints, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
