The University of New Brunswick welcomes applications for the position of Content and Engagement Specialist with the Strategic Communications & Marketing Office. This is a 2-year term, full-time (36.25 hours per week) position with the APT employee group. The position is funded by the University Budget with a salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Supporting the work of the Strategic Communications & Marketing Office and the Office of the President, the Content and Engagement Strategist reports to the Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations, Strategic Communications & Marketing.
Note: This position was previously posted and closed March 8, 2022. All applications will be resubmitted in the competition. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Position summary:
- Develop key messages and speaking points for specific strategic items and audiences. Reinforce key messages through various activities.
- Develop articles, such as op-eds, in support of the UNB strategic vision.
- Manage and develop key websites.
- Fact-check, interview sources, and analyze information prior to publication.
- Write and prepare speeches, media information packages, news releases, and other materials.
- Review policies, reports, background information and gather information from relevant sources.
- Develop communications plans and manage the delivery of multiple communications projects and initiatives through planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.
- Collaborate with team members to manage the production of collateral such as the Annual Report.
- Provide recommendations, guidance, and advice to senior management and staff regarding content, style, and presentation of printed materials.
- Recommend and develop communications policies, standards, and processes regarding the design, development, and publication of communications products and materials.
- Respond to inquiries (written) received from the public, the media, internal and external stakeholders as required.
Requirements/Skills:
- University degree, preferable in communications, public relations or related discipline or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in advising and supporting executive leaders in communications.
- Experience in speech writing, copy editing and preparing presentation materials.
- Experience in reviewing, editing, fact-checking and proofreading materials according to CP style guidelines.
- Storyteller and superior writer with excellent editorial, proofreading and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent time-management, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and team-building skills.
- Able to act with diplomacy, tact, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Able to develop, implement, execute, and measure strategic communications plans.
- Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines and switch between tasks readily.
- Able to deliver high quality results under pressure, tight deadlines, and often evolving priorities.
- Skills in using Microsoft Office 365 and its various applications, as well as other office software.
- Ability to travel. The Strategic Communications & Marketing Office is a bi-campus team for both UNB Fredericton and Saint John campuses.
Closing date for applications is April 4, 2022 4:30PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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