Communications Associate

at  University of Alberta

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Partner, Communications and Marketing, the Communications Associate will both lead and support the development and execution of communications and marketing plans and content.
You’re a communicator who wants to make a meaningful and measurable impact. Others describe you as an organized, detail-oriented and collaborative person who loves creating momentum on a team. Both a strategist and a team player, you see connections and opportunities for integrating communications efforts across units and portfolios. Providing support to multiple units and colleagues, you support positive relationships, prioritize work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
As a successful candidate, you will work collaboratively with colleagues in External Relations across a range of areas, including: internal communications, editorial strategy, creative and digital, brand, marketing, media relations and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A diploma in a related field is required; degree preferred
• Three to five years progressive communications and marketing experience within a complex, multi-stakeholder organization
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable communications and marketing plans
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to influence a broad and diverse range of collaborators through effective relationshipsAbility to translate strategic priorities into actionable communications and marketing plans.
• Exceptionally strong writing and interview skills and the ability to write in a variety of styles/for a variety of mediums including: stories/blog posts, leadership messaging, speeches and newsletter copy
• Excellent spelling, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work effectively
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment and manage projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and pivot to rapidly changing demands
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and attention to detail

• Plans, coordinates and implements communication and marketing programs/services, contributing to the delivery of integrated communications, marketing, digital and creative services to internal and external audiences.
• Works with client areas to identify and document client requirements. Collaborates with clients and team members on the development of projects, project scoping and planning.
• Drafts and contributes to communications and marketing plans for specific initiatives, programs or audiences.
• Executes communication plans and tactics and provides KPI reports to collaborators under the general supervision of senior staff.
• Contributes to editorial planning for specific channels and audiences by completing audience and channel research, soliciting and generating content, assessing performance and providing recommendations related to trends and best practices.
• Represents area on university committees and working groups.
• Anticipates client/stakeholder needs and proactively addresses concerns.
• Provides advice, information and technical interpretation on complex technical matters in a manner that can be easily understood by clients/collaborators who do not share the same technical background.
• Develops and manages strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and client service to ensure deliverables are met. This includes stewarding strategic partnerships and information-sharing.
• Writes material for targeted audiences across a variety of channels.
• Collects, interprets and reports on communications and marketing analytics.
• A commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity throughout your work is essential.