Summer 2025 - Communications Intern

Summer 2025 - Communications Intern

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR15041

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

Join the next generation of commercial real estate experts by working hands-on alongside industry leaders across a variety of exciting projects. Our world-class reputation and global scale will help develop your profile by exposing you to all sides of a dynamic industry.

This position is a hybrid role based out of our Toronto Downtown or Toronto West Office

About You

The Communications Intern provides external and internal communications in support of Brokerage Services Canada reporting to the Director, Communications.

The opportunity will gain exposure to Canada-wide communications initiatives for our Brokerage business, including but not limited to public relations, web content, social media, and employee communications. The Communications Intern will be expected to draft communications materials (social media posts, web content articles, media pitches, memos, etc.), edit materials (internal communications, etc.), media monitor/news tracking, and recommend improvements using creativity and forethought.

In this role, you will..

• Draft web content articles by connecting with sales advisors/brokers, interviewing them on completed or newly launched transactions, and crafting a concise and engaging narrative.
• Draft social media content for Brokerage Services Canada, working collaboratively with Digital Marketing to post materials.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with Colliers experts and journalists at the direction of the Director, Communications or the Senior Director, Corporate Communications.
• Monitor, analyze, and track metrics related to PR results and Colliers articles on a monthly basis.
• Assist in drafting media pitches, communications playbooks, and internal communications for senior executives.
• Build relationships with Brokerage Leadership and Advisors across Canada with the assistance of the Director, Communications to establish a pipeline and flow of information for content and PR.
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends (commercial real estate and communications) and make appropriate communications strategy recommendations.
• All other requests and tasks as assigned by the Director, Communications.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field; post-graduate studies in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Marketing/Business, preferred.
• Strong writing & editing skills, including experience with Canadian Press style.
• Well-versed in using different communications mediums written, video, social media etc. and the platforms associated including Microsoft Office Suite, Hootsuite, etc.
• Must demonstrate creativity and self-motivation in the execution and completion of accountabilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Friendly, empathetic interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with people from various levels within the organization.
• Previous public relations, communications, marketing, business, customer service, or real estate experience is considered an asset.
• Bilingual (EN/FR) applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at careers@colliers.com.