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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Contractor to support the organization’s marketing, communications and audience engagement initiatives. 

Role: Communications and Marketing contract position for the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra

Start Date: To Be Determined

End Date: December 2026 (with possibility of extension)

About the WJO:

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is Manitoba’s premier professional jazz orchestra, dedicated to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement. The WJO’s vision is to foster big band music for its potential to nurture empathy, create human connection, and contribute to a more compassionate society.

Our mission is to be at the forefront of developing big band jazz through performing, recording, composing, education and community building by means of outreach, inclusion and collaboration.

The values of the WJO are excellence, integrity, respect, inclusion, and innovation.

Marketing and Communication Responsibilities:

Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies  across digital and print platforms. This includes maintaining and updating the organization’s website, email newsletters, and social media platforms.

Develop and manage the organization’s communications calendar.

Create, schedule and publish engaging social media content.

Write and edit copy for newsletters, email campaigns, website updates and social media.

Support other marketing and promotional efforts for concerts, educational initiatives and special events.

Attend concerts, rehearsals, and education programs to capture photo and video content for promotional use.

Write or edit copy for concert program, including program notes and musician spotlights.

Coordinate concert program advertising including sales, contract tracking, payment collection and submission of details to the graphic designer.

Draft and edit correspondence for patrons, donors, sponsors and community partners.

Provide general administrative support as required

Qualifications:

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Professional background in marketing, content creation, or communications

Experience in creating and executing organizational communications strategies

Experience in creating and maintaining a communications/posting schedule

Experience in using Canva and/or graphic design software

Experience with Meta Suite

Experience with WordPress and/or website design

Experience with Google Workspace, Sheets and Docs

Familiarity with Asana or other project management software

Experience with taking photo and video content, video editing, and interviewing

Experience with email clients

Previous administrative and/or project management experience

An understanding of and passion for the arts sector.

Terms of contract: This is a part-time five month contract, with the possibility of extension. Some evening and weekend availability may be required to document concerts or events. No specified work hours or locations except for WJO public events to create content. An average of 10 hours per week is expected (flexible 8-16 hours, depending on WJO activity and contractor’s availability). The contractor is expected to supply their own computer, photo and video equipment.

Compensation: $920-$980 per month. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: August 26 or until position filled

To apply: 

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience, along with your resume and samples of your relevant marketing materials to manager@winnipegjazzorchestra.com.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage submissions from individuals of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. The WJO is committed to achieving employment equity, therefore invites applicants to confidentially self-declare in cover letter if a member of an equity-seeking group. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process.