Call for Proposals: Freelance Communications & Marketing Support

Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers is seeking a freelance communications and marketing specialist to support our team throughout the 2025/2026 season.

We’re looking for someone who already works with arts organizations or nonprofits and understands how to amplify their presence. You’ll be helping us stay connected with our community, tell our story, and raise awareness about our programming and performances.

Scope of Work

We invite proposals from freelancers or small firms able to provide some or all of the following services:

Media Relations & Press

– Draft and distribute press releases based on information provided by WCD
– Pitch media and secure coverage of our performances and initiatives
– Coordinate interviews and assist during in-person recording sessions if needed

Social Media Management

– Maintain and update WCD’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
– Create and schedule content (posts, videos, stories, event listings)
– Track performance analytics and provide regular insights

Email Marketing

– Design, write, and distribute quarterly newsletters
– Maintain subscriber lists and ensure successful delivery to patrons and donors

Qualifications

We’re looking for a contractor who offers:

Experience in media relations, including writing press releases and coordinating interviews
Established relationships or experience working with local and national media outlets
Strong writing and editing skills, with an engaging and adaptable tone
Comfort managing social media accounts and using scheduling tools
Ability to create and send newsletters using tools like Mailchimp (or similar platforms)
Reliability, responsiveness, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Familiarity with arts organizations or nonprofits is an asset
Experience working with small teams or volunteer-led organizations is a plus

Contract Details

This is a freelance contract for the 2025/26 season (August 2025–June 2026), with flexible hours and an agreed-upon monthly retainer or per-project fee.
Contractor will invoice WCD monthly or as mutually agreed.
Pay range to be discussed based on scope and experience.

How to Submit a Proposal

If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please send:

A brief letter or email expressing your interest and relevant experience
Your resume or a link to your website/portfolio
A general idea of your rates or fee structure
Two examples of related work (e.g.,a press release, social campaign, newsletter)

Deadline to submit: June 15, 2025
Email submissions to: communications@winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca