On Camera Food Expert

Be a Food Influencer!

Great Tastes of Manitoba a farm-to-table collaboration showcasing the nutritious, affordable, delicious foods grown by Manitoba’s farmers. The well-known brand reaches consumers through a multi-platform approach which includes a website, social media presence, YouTube channel and Manitoba’s longest-running locally produced television series. We are seeking a diverse team of entertaining, food personalities to appear in our videos starting in June 2025. Successful cast members will appear in sponsored food-related video content targeting a consumer audience and represent the Great Tastes of Manitoba brand on the @GreatTastesTV YouTube channel. Cast members will report directly to the series’ senior producer, Donalee Jones.

Job Type: Part Time/Term
Compensation: Competitive freelance salary to be negotiated based on duties assigned

Duties/Responsibilities:

Participation in content development meetings with series producers
Recipe research and development
Contributing personal experiences and knowledge to script development
On camera delivery of scripted video content (with use of a Teleprompter)
Ability to cook on camera
Possible participation in Great Tastes activations at live events
Ability to self-record vlog and social media content

Qualifications:

Successful candidate must have permanent residence in the province of Manitoba
Excellent verbal communication
Experience or keen interest in culinary arts/cooking/food & nutrition
Have taken or be willing to take a Certified Food Handler Training Program
On camera/performance experience

Benefits of joining our team:

Flexible work hours
The ability to work with the team of video production professionals at Frank Digital and film on location in Frank’s Kitchen
The opportunity to share your love of cooking with local food with a wider audience online
Term contract renewal would be negotiated annually as funding allows

Application Process:

Please submit a resume, a video sample, and at least three references to Great Tastes of Manitoba Senior Producer, [email protected], on or before January 17, 2025.

We thank all those who apply, but only applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.