Communications Writer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/20/2023

Req ID: 30369

Faculty/Division:
Vice-Provost, Students

Department:
University Registrar's Office

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Strategic Enrolment Management (VPSEM) champions a student-centric approach to enrolment activities, engaging divisional leaders and implementing transformations that support institutional and divisional goals.

Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) guides University processes to identify and attract students in alignment with our strategic priorities: excellence; accessibility; and a caring inclusive community.

SEM processes ensure that students have the tools and supports they need to complete their studies and touches all aspects of the student lifecycle, from recruitment through graduation.

Your opportunity:

Do you have a passion for writing?

Do you love storytelling and creating content with purpose?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment?

If so, we have an exciting new role within the Communications team

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Digital & Strategic Communications, the Communications Writer is a key member of the team and is responsible for creating and editing content to advance the communications strategies of the division.

Your responsibilities will include:

Liaising with divisional staff to support effective content/story development; Liaising with clients to draft, review and discuss communications briefs
Conducting interviews with leaders, staff, and students for external publication
Generating original concepts and writing news and feature stories
Drafting and editing content for print and/or online communications channels (e.g. brochures, newsletters, websites, social media, award nominations, etc.)
Proofreading and factchecking content
Drafting presentation materials
Analyzing practices and/or editorial standards and recommending improvements
Researching and recommending story ideas that advance priorities and initiatives

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Professional Writing, Marketing/Communications, or related field; or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum four (4) years of recent and relevant experience in communications, media, or public relations
Experience and knowledge of Canadian Press style with the ability to copyedit to a house style that offers some published exceptions
Demonstrated experiencepitching original story ideas and completing all phases of the creative process including concept development, research, interviews, writing, recording, editing, and distribution
Experience with creating, editing and posting content on social media and websites
Experience fostering and sustaining relationships with internal and external contacts
Outstanding writing and editing skills
Demonstrated time management, organizational and analytical skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and m multiple projects within tight timelines

Assets (Nonessential):

Experience in a postsecondary institution

To be successful in this role you willbe:

Communicator
Goal oriented
Multitasker
Organized
Proactive
Resourceful

Closing Date: 03/29/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Term.
This is a 10-month term role (tentative start date - April, 2023).

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Communication/Media/Public Relations

Recruiter:
Maggie Ng

**Lived Experience Statement