Communications and Marketing Officer

at  Simon Fraser University

WHO WE ARE

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
SFU’s Communications & Marketing (C&M) team is comprised of consultative problem-solvers. We deliver strategies that help inform our key audiences and influence their attitudes, perceptions and behaviours in support of SFU as a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future.

The Communications & Marketing Officer provides expertise in the conception, development and editing of storytelling, in alignment with SFU’s brand. The role acts as the key contact for media, helping to ensure media and social pick up for institutional news and faculty research and innovations. You will use your skills in knowing current media and social trends to conceive, develop and produce outreach activities to elevate the university’s reputation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in media relations and strategic communications, along with excellent storytelling, writing and editing skills. They can translate complex and challenging research into compelling media releases, stories and social media posts, provide media training and support external institutional announcements and events.
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