Communications Manager Jobs

Position Summary

The Communications Manager works directly with the General Manager with input from the CCIA Communications Committee and Management Team to provide overall communication for the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency. The Communications Manager is tasked with enhancing the effort to communicate effectively with external stakeholders including executives, employees, customers, and media, to create and disseminate targeted messages that support CCIA’s objectives. The Communications Manager is responsible for (i) providing tailored communications support to key internal and external stakeholders while ensuring consistency of corporate messaging across the organization, (ii) developing documentation to support our plans and compliance as part of the regulatory requirements, (iii) actively leading or supporting crisis communications and media-related efforts when required.

Job Functions

● Deliver compelling and aligned messaging to meet communication efforts while balancing the corporate message

● Serve as the lead for communications, develop and execute internal/external communication plans for programs and initiatives

● Maintain and monitor corporate style guidelines and check that all communication materials meet CCIA’s standards

● Develop and/or assist in preparing, writing, editing and proofing written materials, presentations, speeches, key messages, news releases, etc., for the business and leadership communications

● Hands-on responsibility of CCIA’s websites: design content, maintenance, updates and ensure information is correct; work closely with other functional teams to ensure content is accurate

● Ability to use multiple software including: Microsoft Office suite, Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Snagit, Office 365

● Responsible for keeping CCIA active in social media; post and monitor CCIA’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram sites

● Manage all aspects of communication materials

● Create or oversee the design print, digital advertising for placement in various publications and high traffic websites as well as conceptualizing and creating visual designs that convey a specific message or idea. Work with other team managers to provide content and design for special projects that may involve print/mail house or other service providers

● Coordinate and attend Communications Committee meetings; implement suggestions and directions

● Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and keeping inventory of CCIA promotional items (swags) that are representative of CCIA and meet need as identified by the Client Support team

● Provide annual communications plan and budget with direction from General Manager and Communications Committee