Communications Specialist

at  MJMA Architecture Design

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

MJMA is seeking a ?Communications Specialist’ to join our growing 80-person interdisciplinary Toronto studio, which is focused on design excellence in public projects. As a ?Communications Specialist’, you will work within the ?COMSS’ Team (Communications, Operations, Marketing, Strategy, and Storytelling) - as well as the larger integrated design studio of Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Experiential Graphic Design, and Engagement - to help deliver full service, holistic design solutions. Our office is a collaborative and dynamic work environment with a commitment to being a great place to work and to fostering professional growth of the individual. This role requires an organized and proactive doer, who has the confidence to bring a fresh perspective to our team.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a communications role within a design studio is a must.
• The ideal candidate will have a degree in either Marketing/Communications, English, Architecture, Interiors, or Graphic Design, or related design field.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities and can work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and prioritization skills.
• Responsive, assertive, resourceful, and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently, seek input, and ask for help from team members when needed.
• Strong writing, editing, or graphic skills are a must.
• Advanced user in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
  You must: be a creative, passionate person; a strategic thinker; have a desire to win and make great projects; and share MJMA’s ethos of the pursuit of design excellence and elevating the quality of the public realm. We are interested in someone who will challenge, rethink, and help recreate current marketing initiatives, client outreach, and branding opportunities.
  For more information about us, visit our website www.mjma.ca
  Let us know why this position interests you and why you are the ideal candidate. Salary negotiable based on level of experience. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note however that only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Working closely and collaboratively with the COMSS team and studio leadership, the primary responsibility and focus of the position is within Communications and Storytelling to support a studio brand refresh, and elevating presence on online and media platforms. This includes:

• implementing a graphic and brand refresh of new website, social media approach, and supporting templates;
• developing a digital media plan and monitoring optimization data;
• curating and maintaining news and outward communications of staff participation in industry events;
• coordinating and art directing project and event photography and video;
• being the public relations contact for external media;
• supporting presentation development for speaking engagements; and
• copy-writing and layout development.