Summer Student Communications Intern

Farming Smarter; Turin; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Farming Smarter invites a Summer Communications Intern for Summer 2027 in Western Canada to gain hands-on experience in agricultural communications, marketing, events, and stakeholder engagement while collaborating with researchers, agronomists, industry leaders, and farmers.

You will develop skills in storytelling, social media, design, photography, videography, and reporting, creating content and promoting research outcomes to producers and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in, or completion of, a post-secondary program in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Multimedia, Agriculture Communications, or a related field.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to attend occasional events outside regular office hours.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.
• Photography and videography experience.
• Familiarity with agriculture or interest in the agriculture industry.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Storytelling: Write and edit articles, posts, newsletters, event promotions, and web content.
• Digital Communications: Assist with website updates, monitor social media, and track metrics.
• Event Promotion & Support: Promote field schools, tours, workshops, and webinars; prepare materials.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with farmers, partners, sponsors, and government stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Attention to detail

Creative thinker

Time management

Team collaboration

Learning new technologies

Education

Post-secondary program in Communications/Marketing/PR/Journ./Multimedia/Agriculture Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Photography

Videography

Analytics tools

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Term: April26 – August 27, 2027 (adjustable based on school schedules)

Hours: Monday– Friday, 40 hours/week (some overtime may be required)

Compensation: $19–$23per hour

Accelerateyour career by joining our team!

FarmingSmarter is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated student to join ourteam as a Summer Communications Intern for the summer of 2027. This is an excitingopportunity to gain hands-on experience in agricultural communications,marketing, event promotion, content creation, and stakeholder engagement whileworking alongside researchers, agronomists, industry leaders, and farmers.

Asa member of our team, you will help tell the story of agricultural innovationby creating engaging content, supporting events, managing digitalcommunications, and promoting research outcomes to producers and industrystakeholders. You will develop valuable skills in communications strategy,social media engagement, graphic design, photography, videography, writing,event coordination, and public engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

ContentCreation & Storytelling

• Write andedit compelling articles, blog posts, newsletters, event promotions, andwebsite content.

• Developengaging social media content for multiple platforms.

• Supportthe creation of videos, graphics, photography, and other digital contentshowcasing Farming Smarter’s research and events.

• Conduct interviews with staff, researchers, industry partners, and producers to help share stories and results.

DigitalCommunications

• Assistwith website updates and content management.

• Monitorsocial media channels and support audience engagement.

• Helptrack communications metrics and prepare reports on campaign performance.

• Maintain brand consistency across all communicationsmaterials.

Event Promotion& Support

• Assist inpromoting field schools, tours, workshops, webinars, and other agriculturalevents.

• Helpprepare event materials, signage, presentations, and participantcommunications.

• Attendevents to provide photography, videography, social media coverage, and participantsupport.

• Work with staff to ensure successful event execution andfollow up communications.

StakeholderEngagement

• Supportcommunications with farmers, industry partners, sponsors, members, andgovernment stakeholders.

• Helpmaintain media and stakeholder contact databases.

• Assist with special projects and communicationsinitiatives as required.

Skillsand Qualifications:

• Strong writtenand verbal communications skills.

• Excellentattention to detail and proofreading abilities.

• Creativethinker with an interest in storytelling and audience engagement.

• Comfortablelearning new technologies and communication platforms.

• Strongorganization and time-management skills.

• Positiveattitude and willingness to contribute as part of a collaborative team.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Requirements:

• Enrolmentin, or completion of, a post-secondary program in Communications, Marketing,Public Relations, Journalism, Multimedia, Agriculture Communications, or arelated field.

• ValidClass 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and access to reliabletransportation.

• Ability to attend occasional events outside regularoffice hours.

Assets:

• Experiencecreating content for social media platforms.

• Proficiencywith Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools.

• Photographyand videography experience.

• Experiencewith analytics, email marketing, or digital advertising platforms.

• Familiaritywith agriculture or interest in the agriculture industry.

WhyJoin Farming Smarter?

Enjoybeing part of a supportive team in a collaborative workplace that valuescuriosity, creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Gain Valuable Experience

Work on real-world communications projects thatsupport agricultural innovation and impact producers across Western Canada. Builda professional portfolio while developing your skills in content creation,event management, digital marketing, graphic design, photography, videoproduction, and stakeholder communications.

Learn from Industry Leaders

Receive mentorship from experienced professionalsworking at the intersection of agriculture, research, innovation, and knowledgetransfer.

Build Your Network

Connect with farmers, researchers, industry representatives,media professionals, and fellow students passionate about advancingagriculture.

About Farming Smarter:

Farming Smarter exists to drive agriculture innovationat the farm level. We support a community of innovators through independentagronomic testing, applied research, scientific knowledge, and meaningfulindustry connections. We are a trusted source for the regional adaptation ofprofitable and resilient crops, cropping systems, and management practices. Ourculture is practical, farmer-focused, and grounded in real-world results. Weencourage curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning, recognizing thatinnovation requires testing new ideas, learning from setbacks, and adapting tochange. As a flexible and responsive organization, we’re committed to helpingfarmers remain competitive and successful in an increasingly complexagricultural landscape.