Description
Seeking an extraordinary person to fill this role.
You are a communications specialist, passionate about sharing research results with broad audiences. You have the keen ability to create and drive communications plans. You oversee multiple projects with an eye to detail; you deftly juggle multiple priorities and deliver outstanding results consistently. You thrive in an entrepreneurial-spirited environment that serves multiple stakeholders including government, academia, business partners and internal clients.
Position Outline:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for the planning and execution of communication activities. The successful candidate for this position will be a self-motivated, proactive, excellent communicator, with a track record of professionalism and leadership. Their strength as a team player is balanced by an ability to work independently in a fast-paced and flexible environment. Known for their exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, they are effective and diplomatic in their interactions with key stakeholders in business, academia, and government spheres.
Position Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of Manager, Communications, implement communications strategy
- Write communications plans and implement tactics
- Oversee and implement social media strategy with a focus on reputation and proactive communications
- Implement Success Story strategy, including corporate journalism content, social media, and media strategy and tactics including leveraging media coverage, and developing media plans, advisories, and releases
- Develop and implement media pitches, editorial content, story sources, and interviews
- Draft corporate communications materials, including articles, presentations, handouts, videos, annual reports, and other collateral
- Support corporate, government, and partner events with advisories, releases, speaking notes, and other deliverables
- Monitor, measure, and report on communications activities
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes, operations, and best practices
- Collaborate with Marketing, National Partnerships, International Partnerships, Policy, and Business Development teams to maximize communications to external audiences
- Initiate and maintain relationships with key media contacts, industry association/publications, and university communications personnel across Canada
- Support colleagues throughout Marketing and Communications teams
- Other related duties
Skills and Experience:
- A university degree in a related field and a minimum of five years relevant experience
- Extensive experience in communication planning and execution
- Expert in social media
- Excellent research, interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to translate technical/research concepts into common language of interest to general audience
- Awareness and interest in current events and news sources
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing projects and deadlines
- A self-starter who communicates diplomatically, and works well in a team-environment
- The ability to anticipate challenges and understand implications of decisions
- Enjoys a fast-paced and flexible environment
- Bilingual in French and English
- Experience with Abode Creative Suite is an asset
Mitacs fosters a culture where creativity and innovation is valued and encouraged. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a team-based work environment.
Apply online: https://mitacs.bamboohr.co.uk/jobs/view.php?id=399
