We're Hiring! SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR- CNE 2026 (6 WK CONTRACT)
Toronto, ON | 6-Week Contract | Aug 3 – Sept 11, 2026
Covering the CNE Season (August 21–September 7)
Instagram | TikTok | Reels | Stories | Real-time Buzz
Do you live for content? Do your fingers fly on Reels, your brain buzz with trending audio, and your camera roll overflow with gold? Want to spend the end of your summer working behind the scenes at Canada’s biggest fair with a fun crew serving up epic eats? Then come run with the Festival Beast.
We’re a bold event food company bringing big flavour and even bigger vibes to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). Many know us from our signature brands like Bacon Nation Canada (Bacon UFO Burger), Mexican Street Food (Deep Fried Birria Bombs), Dirty Sodas Canada, and The Deep Fried Company (The 10-inch Mozzarella Stick) We’re dishing out food people can’t stop posting and we want YOU to help us tell that story.
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What You’ll Do:
This isn’t your average behind-a-desk gig. You’ll be in the thick of the CNE action- grabbing content, posting on the fly, and growing our online presence. Responsibilities include:
- Create and execute a dynamic social media strategy and content calendar covering all 18 days of the CNE
- Manage and grow our main brand (@TheFestivalBeast) and 4 sub-brands (Bacon Nation, Mexican Street Food, Deep Fried Company, and Dirty Sodas) on Instagram and TikTok
- Post 2–3 Reels and Tik Toks daily + regular Stories throughout the day
- Capture high-quality content on site: food shots, team vibes, fan reactions, and behind-the-scenes magic
- Grow our media bank for future content use
- Run real-time coverage during CNE Media Day and the Festival Beast Food Tour
- Coordinate partnerships with food vloggers, influencers, and local content creators
- Keep a finger on the pulse of trending audios, challenges, memes, and food trends
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Who You Are:
- A social media storyteller with a great eye for content
- Comfortable working fast and flexibly in a high-energy event setting
- Skilled with Instagram Reels, TikTok editing tools, and content planning apps (like Later or Planoly)
- Experienced with short-form video, live social posting, and engaging community interaction
- A people-person – you can hype up a crowd, capture the moment, and work collaboratively with vendors and team members
- Bonus if you’ve worked at a festival, event, or pop-up before
Contract Details:
- Timeline: August 3 – September 11, 2026
- Availability: Full-time during the CNE (August 21–September 7)
- On-site daily at the CNE grounds (downtown Toronto)
- Stipend: Competitive flat rate, potential bonus $$$, with perks (like unlimited festival eats and access to the biggest festival in North America)
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Why Join Festival Beast?
This is a one-of-a-kind summer gig. You’ll get to:
- Work with a fun, fast-paced team that loves food, festivals, and storytelling
- Build a dynamic portfolio of branded content that gets eyeballs
- Be part of an experiential brand that’s bold, quirky, and growing fast
- Have direct impact on our follower growth, engagement, and customer reach
Apply Now! Send us your complete application which includes:
- Resume
- Portfolio or examples of 2-3 TikToks/Reels you’ve made with engagement stats
- 2-3 lines on why you’d crush this role
- 2-3 lines on your vision for growing @TheFestivalBeast on socials
Email:[email protected]
Subject line: CNE Social Media Beast – [Your Name]
**Please note only complete applications will be reviewed and considered**
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: From $3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience managing socials for a company with multiple sub brands?
- Do you have experience managing socials for a food and beverage company?
- Are you available to work on site for the duration for the CNE season (Aug 21-Sep 7)?
Experience:
- Social media management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
