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MMF Canada
Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for managing the organization’s social media presence and for sending weekly newsletters and e-blasts to keep our members and the management community engaged and up to date about MMF and industry-wide news. 

They will report to the Executive Director and will work alongside both the Outreach and Programming Directors. Learn more about the team at https://mmfcanada.ca/our-team. 

ABOUT MMF CANADA:

Music Managers Forum (MMF) Canada is a 26-year-old national, member-based non-profit organization dedicated to building a thriving, sustainable, and equitable industry by supporting and strengthening the music management sector. We operate under three main pillars - professional development, advocacy, and connection. 

MMF Canada is run by a small and passionate team who engage with our members through the planning and delivery of online webinars, workshops and networking events as well as in person panels and meetups. We also deliver international export missions, an annual awards celebration, and a mentorship program. We aim to bring together those working in music management from various backgrounds, genres, experience levels from across the country and internationally. Learn more about us at https://mmfcanada.ca/. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Lead on MMF Canada’s social media activity, creating and executing strategic plans including content creation and analysis. 

  • Day-to-day management of MMF social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) including: 

    • posting about MMF programming and events (ensuring coordination with Programming Director and newsletter content)

    • sharing industry information pertinent to the MMF Canada audience

    • building connections with partner organizations by sharing their relevant content

    • managing and replying to direct messages across all of MMF’s social media channels and monitoring and responding to public comments on our posts when required

  • Draft and send weekly newsletters and e-blasts

  • Source content for newsletters and social media and create images in Canva as necessary 

  • Attend weekly meetings with full team and/or Executive Director and other meetings as necessary to fulfill responsibilities - meetings are held on weekdays

 

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

  • Effective time manager with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication skills - written, visual, and interpersonal

  • Creative

  • Detail-oriented - ensuring outgoing messaging is correct and complete

  • Independent and resourceful - thrive in a remote work environment and shows initiative

  • Collaborative and responsive - enjoys working with a team able to respond to needs and requests in a timely manner

  • Fluent in English; French would be an asset

  • Experience with running social media advertising would be an asset

  • Proven experience using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn to effectively communicate with and grow online audiences

  • Proficiency using Linktree, Canva, Hootsuite, MailChimp, Slack, Google Drive

  • Understanding of and experience in the music industry would be an asset

 

TERM - October 3, 2022 to March 31, 2022 

TYPE - 6-month contract position with possibility of continuing based on funding and contractor performance

FEE - $12,000 - Contractor to invoice as $2,000/month, including HST if applicable

LOCATION - Remote (MMF Canada operates as a fully virtual office, primarily using Google Drive, Zoom, and Slack to communicate)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED - Access to a computer and mobile phone and high-speed internet 

HOURS - flexible; approximately 15 to 20 hrs per week depending on contractor’s experience and speed

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

MMF Canada is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applications from systemically and historically excluded candidates including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, female, and/or disabled. We strive to foster an inclusive and equitable environment including representation and intentional relationship building throughout our staff, board, members, and hired speakers and presenters. 

Please email a resume expressing your interest and outlining your suitability for this contract to admin@mmfcanada.ca with the subject “Communications Coordinator Application” by September 7, 2022 at 11:59pm PDT.

 If you require accessibility accommodations to participate in the application process, please contact admin@mmfcanada.ca. 

Please note only qualified applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

MMF Canada