Marketing & Communications Specialist (12 month contract)

at  Village Media Inc

ARE YOU A TALENTED WRITER? RESULTS-ORIENTED MARKETER? EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNICATOR? DETAILED EVENT PLANNER? WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

Village Media is searching for a talented and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our growing team to help achieve our community relations and communications goals. This is a 12 month contract.
This role includes supporting the Marketing & Communications department to develop, coordinate, write, edit, implement, optimize and report on a variety of projects.
The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for writing effective and engaging copy for a diverse portfolio of products and platforms, launches and engagement campaigns across Village Media’s network of local news and information sites. They also support the planning and execution of a number of internal and external events and community sponsorships.
The successful candidate will have experience in strategizing communication plans and assisting with the creation of campaigns through the writing and editing of copy and implementation of tactics. The ideal candidate is also an exceptional multitasker who can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education or experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field

• Previous experience with drafting and editing communication pieces

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of integrated communications
• Solid understanding of social media best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• The successful candidate must live in or near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume.

• Strategize, execute, measure and optimize marketing, public relations and communication campaigns across a variety of platforms

• Complete required research and prepare written material for a variety of purposes, including content for websites, social media and communication campaigns

• Support the creation and development of communications plans
• Assist with the creative development and drafting of marketing copy, commercial content and social media campaigns
• Edit content for writing conventions and accuracy
• Support the planning and execution of a variety of events
• Coordinate community partnership and sponsorship opportunities
• Perform other duties and projects as directed by senior management