Communications Specialist - Mississauga, Canada - 24 Seven Talent

Description

Location: Mississauga, Ontario - Hybrid

Duration: 7 month contract

Pay: $52.50/hr

We are partnering with a retail conglomerate to hire on a Communications Specialist for 7 month contract.

Responsibilities will include balancing internal communication duties such as:

• Creating communications that effectively describe and promote the organization, its products, and processes – including announcements, infographics, articles, blogs, or other content to be used across multiple channels

• Coordinate internal content for multiple channels, including newsletter, intranet, Workplace, etc. and manage publication calendar.

• Create storyboards for internal training and awareness content

• Write short internal articles for company intranet site, awareness campaigns, weekly internal newsletter and other channels as required

• Proofread and edit internal messages and other communications

• Assist in the development of communication plans with an eye toward digital and innovative approaches

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive material

• Additional communications and administrative/logistics work as required

Qualifications

• BA degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Experience with AEM – Adobe Experience manager.

• 3 + years of Enterprise level experience.

• Keen eye for detail, spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills along with creative sensibility

• Solid understanding of graphic design and typography, and solid understanding of following corporate brand guidelines

• Ability to write brief, persuasive, on-task text that keeps users engaged and reduces errors and confusion

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and how to write for screen readers

• Ability to manage tasks independently and work in a team environment

• Writing and editing experience in AP Style. Must be able to provide writing samples

• Proficient in Adobe Experience Manager, Microsoft Office Suite

• Comfortable with HTML/CSS

• Excellent calendar management and project management skills, including the coordination of complex meetings and scheduling across numerous internal and external contacts/locations

• Thorough proof reading and editing skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working closely with engineering and product management teams

• Experience in project and process management of a documentation set

• Experience in content management systems and/or help tools

• Track record of problem solving and innovation

• Sense of humor and positive outlook