Student, Junior Communications Consultant

FCC / FAC; Regina; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural communications firm in Canada is seeking a Student in External Communications. This role offers students hands-on experience in strategic communications, working alongside experienced professionals to support media strategies. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program and possess strong writing and analytical skills. Additional benefits include a collaborative environment committed to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree program in communications or journalism.
• Bilingualism is a strong asset.
• Personal drive to learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support media relations strategies and develop written products.
• Research and write key messages and remarks.
• Gain understanding of the national media environment.

Skills

Interest in national media and current affairs

Strong analytical thinking

Strong writing skills

Team-focused approach

Education

Enrollment in a degree program in communications or journalism

Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

Student journalism experience is an asset

Job description

Overview

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/02/2025

Worker Type: Student (Fixed Term)

Language(s) Required: English

Term Duration (in Months): 4

Salary Range: $53,805 - $72,000

Get work experience to build your resume and your career: Join our External Communications team. Working with experienced communications professionals, you’ll support media relations strategies and develop written products for FCC executives. You’ll take part in the whole communications process from planning to execution, including providing support for interviews and other strategic communications initiatives.

What You\'ll Do

• Receive hands-on experience in strategic communications
• Research and write key messages, remarks and more, working with senior experts
• Gain an understanding of the national media environment
• Learn how to apply communications best practices

What We\'re Looking For

• Interest in national media and current affairs
• A drive to learn and succeed
• Strong analytical thinking
• Strong writing skills
• A team-focused approach
• A multi-tasker who can make informed decisions and solve problems

What You\'ll Need

• Enrolment in a program for a degree in communications or journalism, or a related field of study like political science
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
• Student journalism experience is an asset

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.