Casting Call: Seeking Authentic Summer Memories with Tim Hortons Across Canada
Job Detail: Tim Hortons is embarking on an exciting journey to celebrate summer by capturing the essence of the season through the lens of our cherished customers. We are on the lookout for genuine, heartwarming memories of summer experiences at Tim Hortons locations across Canada. This is a unique opportunity to have your personal summer moments featured in our upcoming summer campaign. We’re inviting you to share your joy, your adventures, and the warmth of summer spent with Tim Hortons – whether it’s a morning coffee by the lake, a family trip with a Tim Hortons stop, or your daily iced capp ritual.
Job Responsibilities:
- Capture and submit high-quality images or videos that reflect your authentic summer experiences with Tim Hortons.
- Content should highlight the joy, community, and warmth associated with your memories at Tim Hortons during the summer season.
- Ensure submissions are original, high-resolution, and haven’t been previously published or submitted to other campaigns.
- Provide a brief description or story behind the submitted content to help us understand the context and significance of your memories.
Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Canada.
- Ages 18 and above (minors may participate with consent from a parent or guardian).
- Content must be original, focusing on your personal experiences with Tim Hortons during the summer.
- Ability to capture clear, engaging, and high-quality images or videos.
- Willingness to grant Tim Hortons the rights to use the submitted content in their summer campaign across various media platforms.
Compensation Details:
- Each selected contributor will receive a minimum compensation of $500 CAD.
- The final compensation amount may vary based on the quality, usability, and uniqueness of the content submitted.
- Contributors whose content is selected will be contacted directly for compensation details and rights transfer agreement.
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