Communications Officer - Brockville, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Brockville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Non-Union Position; Communications Officer

$62, $80,975.00, commensurate with experience.

Full-time, temporary.

1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)

Ends 08/31/2023. This position may have the opportunity to be extended or made permanent at the sole discretion of the Board.**
Location: Brockville Board Office

JOB SUMMARY:

The Communications Officer is responsible for aiding in the development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies and plans that support strategic projects; assisting with media relations, writing news releases, providing communications support and training to school staff, and designing and implementing various marketing products and initiatives.

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for producing high quality photos, videos and promotional materials, managing social media, as well as assisting with crisis communication.

This position requires regular travel throughout the region of the Board to attend various functions and events, including, at times, visiting multiple sites within the same workday, as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Minimum 2 to 3 years of Specialized Community College in Journalism, Public Relations, Media Communications or a related field.

Training or certification in social media, photography, videography, and project management considered an asset.

Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Specific knowledge of:

Communication strategies and plans
Communication tools such as writing media releases and social media
Marketing and communication trends
Photography
Video production (formal videos as well for social media)
Specialized knowledge of a variety of computer programs; social media platforms; and other related tools including Adobe suite of products, MailChimp, Hootsuite, Canva, and video editing platforms

Competencies:

Strong written and oral communication skills
Effective research skills
Selfstarter with ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Understanding of marketing strategies, including social media marketing
Experience working on large projects with various groups of people

BRIEF LIST OF DUTIES:

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Assists with the management of media by:

developing media advisories and news releases; responding to media enquiries as assigned

- managing/monitoring social and traditional media and identifying opportunities for engagement, trends or other issues that are of significance to the organization
- providing support to schools/board during a crisis

Develops and coordinates board and school communication strategies and processes using written, social media, video and communications by:

preparing system and school messages

- preparing special communications for governments at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, as needed.
- assisting school staff with communication needs as required
- creating/editing videos to support communications objectives
- responding to public inquiries

Provides professional development and training by:

providing communications support for school websites; training support to school staff

- providing training of school staff in the appropriate use of social media, website, and video

Provides advertising and marketing by:

Developing proactive communications plans, branding, and promotional plans using all forms of media
Creating graphics and formatted documents for system level projects (Director's Annual Report, Strategic Plan, etc.)
Developing large scale communications projects

Other

Photographing or videoing school and board events as required. Attending Board meetings as required.

Posted On
April 26, 2023

Closing Date & Time
May 12, :00 PM EST/EDT

Openings
1

Job Type
Full Time, Occasional

Job Category
Management & Professionals

Job Open To
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents, ECE, EA and Support Staff

Location
Brockville ALL

Salary
$62, $80,975.00

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

End Date
2023/08/31

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