Lead Writer, Corporate Communications - Toronto, Canada - Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Contribute to annual strategic planning process.
Develop and or contribute to corporate related content, including Foundation corporate announcements, signature publications and reports, feature articles, brand videos, corporate campaign materials, corporate content for Foundation website, etc.
Contribute to review and editing of internal and external Foundation newsletters.
Develop communications materials, including core Foundation presentation, fact sheet, key messages, Q&A, and key programmatic backgrounders (e.g., Scholars Program, EleV, etc.).
Update corporate communications policies and guidelines as required.
Develop narratives, messaging, and evergreen content as needed.
Develop annual Mastercard report, content for annual Mastercard Sustainability report, and update Foundation/Mastercard guidelines on an annual basis.
Support Program Communications Writer(s) in reviewing and editing partner releases, toolkits, and other programrelated materials as necessary.
Mentor and coach Program Communications Writer on the team.
Synthesize complex material into structured, readable documentation.
Adhere and contribute to inhouse style and branding guides.
Foster an atmosphere of collaboration and leadership within the greater Corporate Communications editorial team.

WHO YOU ARE

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business, or another relevant field is required.
At least 710 years of professional experience in writing for traditional or digital agencies, inhouse marketing, or communications team.
Ability to master the Mastercard Foundation's tone of voice and deliver content that makes complex concepts easy to understand.
Excellent written communication and grammatical skills.
Ability to think strategically and creatively.
Experience writing short and long form content and creating content that is accurate and engaging.
Ability to generate big ideas and a creative approach to storytelling.
Knowledge of video content development and production.
Knowledge and proficiency in working with communications agencies, video production houses, etc. and ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts.
Resourceful and able to work with mínimal guidance.
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and deliver quality work under deadline pressure.
A selfstarter who is comfortable working in a fastpaced and high ambiguity environment.
Exceptional project management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Strong sense of initiative, followthrough, and extreme attention to detail.
Experience working with international teams and demonstrated empathy for regional needs and preferences.
Proficiency in Adobe products and graphics, PPT, Excel, Microsoft, etc.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation's values.
Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation's values and vision.

**_Deadline for Applications is March 10, 2023._