Communications Officer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:03/21/2023

Req ID: 30383

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Economics

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Economics ranks among the top economics departments internationally and is ranked number one in Canada.

Nearly 70 per cent of all students take at least one course in economics during their undergraduate studies and our faculty is committed to educating and inspiring them all.

Teaching and research in our department span a wide range of fields including theory, applied data analysis and econometric methodology.

Located in the downtown core of Canada's largest city, our department is immersed in a rich environment of rapidly expanding business and financial capital.

Under the general direction of the Chair, the Communications Officer is responsible for designing, developing and executing all of the department's communications and marketing materials.

The incumbent will be pro-active and creative in pitching story ideas to promote the department's strategic objectives to internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing tasks related to the production and dissemination of communications/marketingmaterials
Writing and editing targeted communications to support strategic initiatives; researching and recommending initiatives that advance priorities and initiatives
Advising on social media trends and platforms to enhance digital communication strategies; keeping wellinformed on communication and marketing trends and best practices
Researching, recommending, and writing stories that advance priorities and initiatives
Conducting interviews with leaders, faculty, staffand students for external and internal publication
Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
Implementing a digital media plan that supports marketing/communications strategy
Fostering positive relationships with stakeholders, research centres, faculty and alumni

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in public relations, communications, marketing or journalism, or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum four (4) years of recent and relevant experience in communications, journalism, or marketing focused position, preferably in a postsecondary environment
Demonstrated experience writing articles (feature and news), researching and pitching stories, and interviewing faculty, researchers, students and alumni to promote departmental activities and achievements
Proven track record of recommending ideas and implementing communication plans for a diverse audience
Demonstrated work experience managing content for websites, newsletters and social media platforms
Demonstrated experience and understanding of social and multimedia strategies, tools, channels, trends, and capabilities
Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated advanced skills in MS Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Demonstrated experience with Content Management Software and web analytics
Experience with programming in HTML, CSS, and PHP
Demonstrated working experience with social media tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to promote initiatives and events
Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative, accuracy, and organizing work effectively and establishing priorities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and deal effectively and professionally with faculty, students, alumni, staff, media, and other internal and external stakeholder

Assets (Nonessential):

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish are an asset, as this position will help promote departmental research projects to partners in Latin America

To be successful in this role you will be: