Are you a tech-savvy communications qualified with strong writing skills? EMILI is looking for a communications specialist interested in digital content creation to support special projects. This is a full-time term role, for a period of 12 months. The majority of work is remote, based in Winnipeg with regular in person activities taking place both in the city and at a rural location less than 30 minutes from the city. The successful applicant could be expected to work two or more days per week in person, depending on organizational needs.

As an industry-led non-profit based in Manitoba, EMILI works collaboratively with producers, industry, investors, and innovators to grow a sustainable, economically resilient agriculture industry. Your ability to absorb information to tell well-written, visually compelling stories is more important than previous experience in agriculture so if you haven’t worked in agriculture before, don’t let that stop you.

Responsibilities include:

Working closely with EMILI’s Communications Manager, you will be responsible for drafting content for a variety of channels including social media, web copy, blog posts, video, and email campaigns. Responsibilities include:

Attend EMILI activities to collect images/quotes for website content, blog posts, newsletter, and social media posts in order to showcase EMILI’s strategic pillars in action.

Conceptualize and deliver engaging creative content to highlight people and projects driving agriculture innovation.

Plan and develop content for video, website, print materials, and social media to support EMILI-wide activities.





Research and monitor trends in industry, social media tools, applications, channels, design, and strategy in order to develop content that drives traffic to EMILI’s website and raises awareness of EMILI’s projects and strategic pillars

Other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone with the following:

Undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Agribusiness, or a related field

Strong writing skills and understanding of different writing styles required across diverse platforms

Strong technical and creative problem solving skills

Experience with digital platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Wordpress, Canva, and Mailchimp

Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively working both independently and collaboratively

Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines

Experience working with any of the following sectors is an asset: non-profit/industry organizations; technology industry, government-funded projects; agriculture/agri-foods industry; advanced manufacturing industry; natural sciences/biosciences industry

Experience working in a remote role/distributed team setting an asset

Photography and videography skills

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning

Emotional intelligence and political acumen

Suitable home workspace for remote workdays

Drivers license and access to a vehicle required as some events and operations occur in rural areas of Manitoba

We will consider applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria.

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📌 Digital Content Creator (Manitoba)
🏢 Emili
📍 Manitoba