Bilingual Media Relations and Digital Communications Coordinator
Position: Full time
Location: Remote or Hybrid (location dependent)
Language: Bilingual
Cleanfarms/AgriRÉCUP is a growing Canadian not-for-profit organization that provides waste management programs that promote sustainability in Canadian agriculture. We’ve been termed the “blue box for agriculture” with programs offered coast to coast and regionally.
Cleanfarms/AgriRÉCUP is a Canadian not-for-profit that promotes agricultural sustainability through nationwide waste management programs. External stakeholders include about 190,000 farmers with ~1,500 recycling sites, as well as 200+ members across 10 provinces.
In English Canada we’re known as Cleanfarms; in Quebec, as AgriRÉCUP. We support a dynamic team of about 20 people who count on us to support their efforts – in English and French with diverse, innovative and cost-effective campaigns and tactics.
It’s a high energy job that’s fulfilling and offers the opportunity to make a difference and grow your career. As a Great Place to Work™ certified organization, we offer a dynamic, high-energy environment with and meaningful impact.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a bilingual, intermediate level communicator trained in communications with a focus on media strategy/execution, social media and digital communications. The right person will have demonstrated expertise, i.e. a minimum of five years’ work experience in an agency or structured job environment.
This position reports to the Director of Communications and collaborates with other members of the communications and operations team. (including contractors). This position focuses largely, but not exclusively on three key areas:
- Media relations – strategy, writing, management and monitoring including both online and traditional media (print, radio, etc.): writing for these outlets, pitching stories, etc.
- Social media – calendaring, developing graphic, video and written content, posting, monitoring, responding to keep us vibrant and interactive in our key channels and expanding over time
- Web-writing and impact measurement – specialist in web writing to proactively work with our web designer, as well as our communications and operational teams to keep our web presences on two websites current, dynamic and consistent with our social media conversations and evolving operations; working with our web designer to analyse performance of key pages and sites overall
As Media Relations and Digital Communications Coordinator, you will also:
- Create input to the strategic annual communications plan and quarterly updated calendar for media, social media, and digital-web initiatives.
- Draft key messages and press releases in English and French, handling distribution and performance updates.
- Develop and manage organic social media strategies, including content creation and approvals.
- Measure the impact of digital communications and use metrics to shape annual plans.
- Launch at least one new organic campaign each year.
- Lead digital paid campaigns with external suppliers.
- Oversee web content management and plan for a site refresh.
- Optimize photos and create engaging graphics and videos for social media growth.
We’re looking for exceptional communicator, who is also interested in the agriculture industry and recycling and with expertise as follows (some of which is also noted above):
- An undergraduate degree or college diploma in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a communications role, in-office, remote, or hybrid.
- Proficiency in French and English, with strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities in both languages.
- Demonstrated experience with print and digital media preparing informal and formal communications.
- Ability to produce and edit diverse forms of for traditional and digital/social media.
- Experience with both print and digital media, including diverse content creation.
- Skills in using communication-enhancing programs and tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
- Expertise in social media strategy and execution across platforms like Facebook/Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn; familiarity with other channels is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Working conditions:
- Average of 37.5 hours per week; typically 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 1 hour off (unpaid) for lunch.
- Primarily a desk job with extended periods of sitting, reading, virtual/telephone meetings and working at the computer.
- Work with a small, dedicated staff group with strong environmental and social culture
- Cleanfarms provides equipment and IT support to enable employee performance in remote settings.
- Some travel required in Canada to attend trade shows, collection sites and events or meetings with possible need for overnight stay.
- Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation is required.
Compensation:
- This is a salaried position; salary is based on experience and qualifications.
- Following successful completion of a probation period, full time staff are eligible for a comprehensive health care benefits package.
A successful candidate will apply by sending the following to shisey@osborne-group.com:
- A cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this role plus a current resume
- Samples of your written/published work from the kinds described above
We appreciate all expressed interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.