Communications Student (Summer 2027)
Irving Shipbuilding
We are currently seeking a Communications Student to join our Woodlands team and help create engaging content that tells the story of our people, communities and work across the region.
The successful candidate will support a wide range of communications activities, including social media content creation, video production, website updates, writing, coordination and planning, and presentation development. They will also travel throughout New Brunswick to visit forest operations, capture content and attend community events.
This role is ideal for a creative, organized and curious communicator who is a strong writer, enjoys developing new ideas and is equally comfortable working on a PowerPoint presentation in the office, or working outdoors capturing video content in the field.
J.D. Irving Ltd is proud to support student hires and pay the fees associated with your co-op term directly to your educational institution on your behalf, up to $1,000.
- Create engaging content for social media and other communications channels, including posts, photos and video
- Travel to forest operations, field sites and community events to meet people, gather stories and capture authentic content
- Film and edit interviews, b-roll, environmental footage and behind-the-scenes content for social media and other communications
- Write and edit social media posts, news stories, presentations and other communications materials
- Help plan and coordinate social media content and communications activities, including maintaining content calendars and tracking upcoming opportunities
- Help develop creative communications ideas and campaigns that bring our stories to life
- Create and update PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences
- Assist with the coordination of community events, communications projects and other initiatives
- Organize photos, video footage and other communications assets for easy future use
- Work closely with the Woodlands Brand Lead to ensure content aligns with brand standards and communications objectives
- Represent Irving Woodlands professionally while working with employees, contractors, partners and community members
- Currently enrolled in a communications, marketing, public relations, or other related post-secondary program
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly
- Creative thinker with an interest in storytelling, social media and content creation
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience creating content for social media platforms.
- Experience capturing video using mobile phones or cameras.
- Comfortable using basic video editing software; experience with photography, graphic design or content creation tools is an asset
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint skills and an eye for clean, effective presentation design
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
- Able to hike, walk uneven terrain and spend extended periods outdoors
- Comfortable travelling throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel