Speechwriter and Communications Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) is the Government of Alberta's full-service communications, public relations and marketing agency.

CPE provides planning, execution and measurement of all communications efforts.

Its expert staff provide specialized services across the spectrum of communications and marketing from research, design, writing and social media, to event coordination, issues management, digital communications, advertising and public engagement.

The agency staffs the external communications functions in all departments of government and its operations branch, with a mandate of enhancing communications between the people and the Government of Alberta.

For information about CPE, visit our website at

Job Information:

Job Requisition ID: 49762

Ministry:
Communications and Public Engagement

Location:
Edmonton

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
November 14, 2023

Classification:
Program Services 4

Salary:
$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967-$94,068/year)

Role Responsibilities:

The speechwriter and communications specialist position is an advanced writer/editor role that reports to the Assistant Director of the Premier's Correspondence and Strategic Content Unit.

This position is responsible for drafting strategic, high quality and timely speeches for the Premier, and Ministers as required, while also providing communications support to special projects, as needed.

The writer and speechwriter is able to translate complex issues into effective communications. This includes ensuring government messaging is reflected in products to support government policy and direction.

Working with a large degree of independence, this position regularly consults with government departments and event organizers, conducts research, and drafts written products to meet both the needs of government and audiences.

In addition to speeches and communications project work, the writer and speechwriter may also write and edit:
Premier's correspondence, news releases, Premier and minister messages, video scripts and more.

The Position is responsible for:

Provide strategic and professional speechwriting to the Premier of Alberta
Liaise with communications branches and government departments to research topics and content for Premier's speeches.

- ensure content aligns with government priorities and messaging.
- ensure speeches and are effective and appropriate to the audience and public issues.

Provide effective writing and communications support to special projects.
Provide communications services for special projects, as needed
Draft news releases, key messages, question and answer documents, Premier statements, articles and other products, upon request.
Provide other writing and editing services as part of the Premier's Correspondence and Strategic Content Unit, which may include:
Draft and edit government news releases, Premier's correspondence and other communications products upon request.
Draft Premier's statements to acknowledge special days and events.
Effectively contribute to the Premier's Correspondence and Strategic Content Unit, and CPE
Contributes to process guides and documents.
Contributes to maintaining GoA voice, tone and style.
Mentors GoA writers on speechwriting and other products.

Qualifications:

University graduation in a related field such as journalism, public relations plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Additional Assets include:

Demonstrated experience in speechwriting
Ability to write creatively, conversationally and in plain language
Advanced consulting skills supported by strong interpersonal skills
Advanced planning, research, writing, editing and proofreading skills
Issues management, critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Understanding of the role of speeches in planning and issues management
Project management skills and the ability to meet tight timelines
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
Expertise in Canadian Press and Government of Alberta style
Experience in government communications with knowledge of GoA processes, policies, legislation and core business.
Coaching and mentoring skills

Notes:

Location:
Queen Elizabeth II Building, Edmonton Alberta.

What we offer:

Working for the Alberta Public Service
Pension plan:
Leadership and mentorship programs
Professional learning and development
Positive workplace culture and worklife balance

APS Competencies:

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment proce