JOB ALERT 📣 Work with us this summer!

The Canadian Journalism Foundation is hiring an Interim Communications Manager. It's a unique opportunity to do meaningful work supporting journalism in Canada while building communications, storytelling and digital media skills alongside a small, collaborative team.

From website and social media to campaigns and research, this role offers hands-on experience across multiple areas of nonprofit communications.

📌 Full job description:
🗓️ Application deadline: Monday, June 8

We’d love to hear from you — or share this with someone in your network who would be a great fit.

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Work with us!

The Canadian Journalism Foundation has an opportunity for an interim Communications Manager (part-time, contract) from June until November 2026

CJF Interim Communications Manager

June 17, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Reporting directly to the President and Executive Director this part-time communications manager will use digital platforms to communicate effectively the work and activities of the Canadian Journalism Foundation. 

Responsibilities: 

• Working with the Program Manager, write monthly newsletter, e-blasts, media releases, scripts, invitations and remarks.
• Maintain the CJF digital distribution lists.
• Oversee social media strategies and content to promote CJF programs, research and podcast.
• Design images for website, social media, newsletters and event slides.
• Write and update content for CJF website.
• Coordinate required translation for press releases, website and other materials.
• Coordinate design and production of promotional materials including posters, sponsorship packages, print and digital ads
• Perform analytics research to identify target audiences for each event. 
• Prepare slide decks for presentations.
• Prepare and publish CJF Annual Report
• Update CJF WordPress website
• Prepare communications plan for CJF fund-raising initiatives including direct appeals, Giving Tuesday, and Fellowship fund-raising
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation: 

$35-$40/hour commensurate with experience

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to [click apply] by Monday, June 8.