Digital Assistant - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

Verified Company

London, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Western Communications staff seek to enhance, promote and protect the reputation of the university.

Responsibilities:

Western Communications is seeking an individual to support with the preparation for the University's new digital experience.

With a refreshed digital brand experience strategy on the horizon, we are seeking a student who is keen to take on a variety of tasks across the spectrum of digital.

Responsibilities:

Research and recommend storage and categorization best practices for a new digital asset management software (DAM) and YouTube
Find and organize video, photo and graphic content and assets
Tag, flag, and categorize core brand assets and materials in a digital asset management system (DAM)
Organize and update Google Analytics tags across University web properties
Work collaboratively to assist the Communications team in achieving priority goals as they arise

Requirements:

Education

Minimum Required:

Current student or recent graduate with an interest or background in digital communications
Studying or graduated from a program in IT, computer science, data management, media, communications, marketing, digital media or a related discipline

Experience

Preferred Experience:

1 year of experience working with various content management systems
Past CMS or social media experience for a brand, club, or organization considered an asset
Design skills or training in Canva or Adobe Suite considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Familiarity with digital communication tools including website and graphic design principles
Passionate about learning about the field of UX, web design, web development, digital asset management, multimedia management, or marketing
Highly organized and attentive to detail
Attention to detail and proofreading abilities
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

Effective September 7, 2021, all employees and visitors to campus are required to comply with Western's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.