Communications And Web Officer

Description:

The web and communications objective of the role is to ensure alignment with brand objectives, writing usage standards and content integrity, and style and voice for externally facing communication. The incumbent will ensure that target audiences experience optimal interaction with Student Support Services and the college using these vehicles while delivering on departmental goals and strategic directions. The incumbent will use WordPress (content management system), as well as appropriate web and social media tracking tools.

For other digital and print vehicles, such as the AC Hub Newsletter, Student Support Services event calendar, myAC postings, social media postings, and print and promotional materials, the Communications and Web Officer works in conjunction with the AC Hub team lead, to ensure internal stakeholders identify objectives, develop creative messaging, assemble information and provide clean final copy to complete the given project. The incumbent will also serve as a reviewer of other content created by other writers.

The incumbent will have a deep understanding of the concepts of writing and editing to support brand personality and content accuracy and will give ‘voice’ to the concepts inherent in the AC Hub/Student Services brands.

The incumbent will be required to work evenings and/or weekends as required.

Note: This job requires occasional or regular onsite work in accordance with Policy HS 16.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Journalism, Marketing, Communications or equivalent education;

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Corporate Communications, print or web team environment is required, preferably with a focus on the education sector:

• Writing/editing copy for websites;

• Web and search engine optimization expertise;

• Web editorial experience;

• Project management;

• Experience managing vendor and contractor writing resources;

• Research experience;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, content management systems (preferably WordPress) and experience in Social Media is necessary.