communications specialist
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Senior Communications Specialist
Posted on
June 26, 2024
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City of Vancouver
Job details
Senior Communications SpecialistRequisition ID: 40728 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionAs a member of the Civic Engagement and Communications Team, the Communications Coordinator II works on a variety of strategic communications projects to support the City?s projects.This position is responsible for managing critical issues related to key strategic initiatives that are highly visible, time-sensitive, and carry a high degree of exposure for the City of Vancouver?s operations and reputation.This role liaises with the media on issues and questions and prepares spokespeople to ensure the information provided is accurate and accessible to the public. The position develops, and/or supervises the development of, a wide range of written materials, including social media and informational campaigns, news releases, backgrounders, and presentations, and liaises with other government agencies and stakeholders as required. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Provides strategic communications advice to client areas. Develops, coordinates, and, upon approval, implement communications plans and informational campaigns Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication and social campaigns and activities in terms of meeting program objectives Researches, writes, produces and executes a wide variety of communications tactics for web, social media, advertising, video and print Writes project-specific content and oversee production of communication materials Assists in arranging news conferences and other special events Prepares reports, presentations, correspondence and other materials related to the work Monitors project budgets Establishes and maintains liaison with the media, government agencies and stakeholders Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience: Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related discipline and considerable experience leading complex communications projects and campaigns, preferably in a government or public sector setting. Must have considerable experience implementing communications plans on high-profile, complex and/or controversial topics; experience in managing issues related to initiatives.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to professional communications Considerable knowledge of public-facing campaigns focused on behavior change Considerable knowledge of working with and communicating to diverse community groups Considerable knowledge of working on projects that intersect with other government bodies and stakeholders Working knowledge of local government and how it operates Superior level of English language communication skills, both written and oral Ability to writing and editing for web, print, social media, video and advertising Ability to use web content management systems to deliver on communication goals Ability to develop key messaging and media relations strategies Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison and working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts Ability to develop and implement concepts and themes and to research, write, produce and disseminate a variety of communications material
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LocationVancouver, BC
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Salary$47.62HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#95822
Advertised until
2024-07-07
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