Communications Coordinator - Kingston, Canada - Queen's University

Queen's University

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Kingston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Communications Coordinator

About Queen's University

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director and working in coordination with the Manager of Communications, Engagement and Events, of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR), the Communications Coordinator is responsible for internal and external communications including promoting and producing CIMVHR branding and marketing materials; day-to-day website management; social media management; and final proofreading.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Managing Director and the Manager Communications, Engagement and Events with CIMVHR communications initiatives marketing, and events.

The Communications Coordinator must thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to adapt accordingly as new priorities arise.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Manager Communications, Engagement and Events, performs daytoday content management of the CIMVHR digital platforms including the website and social media channels. Duties include posting updated information on all funding opportunities, educational information, research resources, upcoming events, scholarships, and news articles that relate to CIMVHR and/or articles that will be beneficial to those involved with CIMVHR, etc.
Perform final proofreading of all marketing materials. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for editing all marketing materials for grammar and spelling prior to sending content to the Manager of Communications, Engagement and Events for final review. In coordination with the Manager Communications, Engagement and Events, develop and implement a CIMVHR style guide to ensure professionalism and consistency across all communications and marketing materials.
Support the Manager Communications, Engagement and Events with all marketing components of CIMVHR events. Event planning responsibilities include format and layout of event agendas, preparing name badges and holding slides, advertising, promotion, and reporting on event social media outcomes. Attend events and CIMVHRforum as communications support as needed.
Manage CIMVHR's social media accounts
Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Design the page layouts, brainstorm creative content, and monitor external content to ensure it is positive and beneficial to all CIMVHR stakeholders. In collaboration with the Manager of Communications, Engagement and Events, the incumbent will develop a digital strategy in order to increase reach and build brand awareness.
Compile, organize and analyse data to track the effectiveness of CIMVHR's communications tools. This includes monitoring progress of CIMVHR media mentions, social media statistics, CIMVHR's website analytics, and CIMVHR Forum website analytics etc.
With direction from the Managing Director and Manager Communications, Engagement and Events, assist with developing and implementing CIMVHR's media strategy. The Communications Coordinator must have a clear understanding of the goals and objectives of the plan and will be responsible for assisting with meeting timelines and implementing the plan. Additional media relation tasks include preparing media advisories, press kits and news releases.
Provide support to the Scientific Director of CIMVHR, the Associate Scientific Director of CIMVHR, Managing Director and the Manager Communications, Engagement and Events, as needed.
Undertake other duties as required in support of CIMVHR.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two or three year postsecondary program in communications, marketing or related field.
Previous experience (23 years) in Communications, Marketing or related field.
Experience in writing and editing communication materials.
Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn required).
Experience with website management (WordPress an asset).
Experience with graphic design software (Canva and Adobe an asset).
Functional knowledge of French (written required, oral an assest). Familiarity with TERMIUM Plus required and Linguée an asset.
Experience interacting with various stakeholders from academia, government organizations, and the military.
Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Respects diversity and promotes inclusion in the workplace.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to interact with diverse clientele in many different contexts accurately and with empathy and sensitivity.
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