Communications Coordinator - Surrey, Canada - City of Surrey

City of Surrey

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation.

City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward.

Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 40- Auxiliary.

Scope

We are looking for a well-organized, outgoing, team player, with a passion for writing and storytelling to join our Marketing and Communication's team.

This position is a great opportunity for a junior to mid-level communications professional looking to work with a broader Marketing team of professionals, which includes web, social media, graphic designers, videographers and communication specialists.

Responsibilities:

Support the marketing coordination and production work for graphic design daily/weekly assignments for City services, programs, campaigns and key initiatives.

Advise clients on the marketing mix, messaging, tactics and channels.

Support copy writing/editing for marketing content prior to scheduling for design production including creative writing, positioning and headline messages, and tailoring copy to target audiences.

Ensure marketing requests align with City branding, strategic directions, marketing plans, and ranked priorities.
Support key portfolio work for City business areas as assigned.
Work collaboratively with channel specialist and internal clients while providing exceptional customer service.
Support media communications needs as required such as drafting media advisories or press releases.
Coordinate recurring projects such as recreation guides, annual reports, recreation schedules, and City's digital billboard as placements.
Support maintenance of communications calendars for corporate initiatives and key campaigns.

Prepare metrics, analytics and monthly/quarterly reports on communications production work including turnaround times, billing recoveries, project tracking, and work cycles.

Participate and guide outcomes of weekly production meetings with design team.
Support internal communications and client relations.

Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a diploma in Communications or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution plus a minimum of three years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A valid BC Driver's License with a safe driving record.

Be a strategic thinker, always seeing the big picture while ensuring your approach and messaging is aligned with the City's overall strategic direction, policies/guidelines, and key objectives.

Be a great communicator and collaborator with extensive experience in communications, project management and writing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and thrive at meeting deadlines and adapting to change.

Ability to write in a plain language, easy to understand, engaging, audience tailored, and in a relevant and in a consistent voice and tone.

Be a well-rounded marketer and can guide projects to stay on target with key audiences, consistent and supporting strategic marketing objectives.

Have good judgement, be able to prioritize and organize your workload, and can work independently within a team setting.

Have a natural ability to guide the work of others to keep things on track, and, along the way, develop and maintain strong working relationships daily within your team and with clients.

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date

This job will be posted until August 3, 2023.
Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community