Marketing & Communications Officer - Fort Smith, Canada - Government of the Northwest Territories

Government of the Northwest Territories

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Fort Smith, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Department Information:

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information:

The Marketing and Communications Officer supports the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Aurora College communications, marketing/advertising, and recruitment plans, priorities, policies, and procedures to ensure the College's communications are strategic, effective, and consistent with both Aurora College's and the Government of the Northwest Territories' aims, mandates, policies, guidelines, and branding.

The Marketing and Communication Officer is responsible for the operation, development, administration, and maintenance of the Aurora College website and mobile app, and is responsible to maintain and update the College's social media and multi-media presence.

This position is located in Fort Smith, and reports to the Manager, Communications & College Relations.

Critical competencies, skills and abilities:

Intermediate knowledge and understanding of public relations/communications/media relations theory and practice
Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud desktop publishing software, especially InDesign, PhotoShop, and Illustrator
Proven proficiency in Adobe Premier Pro video editing software and experience creating broadcast quality promotional videos and commercials
Indepth proficiency with current web design technologies and basic understanding of programming languages
Ability to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate creative social media campaigns
Ability to write clearly and accurately in a variety of styles, including for media releases, radio commercials, promotional materials, newsletters, etc.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Postsecondary degree in communications, marketing, graphic arts, public relations, journalism or a related field
Three years experience in graphic design, communications, marketing, new media, or a related field.
A valid class 5 drivers license.

GNWT Inquiries:

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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