Description:
The Communications Coordinator will work closely with other Research, Engagement & Communications team members to provide integrated research, engagement and communications services.
Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive and service-minded way. With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:
- Assist in the development and implementation of integrated research, engagement and communications plans involving a range of activities and projects
- Draft and proof copy for news releases, public service service announcements, backgrounder documents, collateral materials, newsletters, advertising copy, key messages, speaking notes, and other communications materials
- Generate story ideas, social media posts and media activities to advance the City’s strategic goals
- Develop engaging content for the City of Edmonton’s websites and digital channels
- Provide communications support for public engagement, and other internal and external events
- Coordinate and facilitate messaging for media, and internal and external communications
- Liaise with internal colleagues, external suppliers and stakeholders
- Coordinate revision, approvals, production and distribution of communication materials (e.g., print, posters, leaflets, brochures, guides, newsletters, videos and advertisements) and liaise with suppliers and other members of the Communications and Engagement department to ensure products meet objectives and specifications, on time and within budget
- Achieve results with a commitment to a respectful and inclusive style
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications :
- Completion of a two-year post-secondary diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related discipline
- Minimum of two years of experience in a designated corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, public information or related position, ideally within a large complex organization
- Knowledge of public relations, corporate communications principles, and corporate marketing principles and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to gather technical information from clients and translate it into accessible communications materials
- A proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality communication products and advice on time
- General knowledge of advertising, media, social media, video and design coordination, and print production
- Proven track record of building effective working relationships with marketing communications staff, clients and internal groups at all levels of an organization; demonstrated respectful and inclusive working style
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, with demonstrated experience creating formal business materials
- Experience and proficiency with contemporary computer technologies (e.g. Google platform, Adobe Suite, etc.)
- Ability to work after hours or on-call as needed
- Willingness to listen, learn and lead with empathy, develop your Leadership Competencies and align yourself with Communications and Engagement Strategic Pillars: People Leadership, Integration, Service Excellence and Business Professionalism
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Applicants may be tested