Senior Communications Strategist Jobs

Develops financial models and reports to inform Senior Management and Stakeholders

Promotes innovation and encourages the adoption of best practices based on industry and business knowledge, while ensuring stability to operational integrity

Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives

Knowledge of strategy development methodologies, frameworks and best practices

Analytical skills to analyze data, corporate business performance and recommend improvements

Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to interact with groups across the organization

Demonstrated track record in prioritizing and time management with the ability to work on multiple projects as competing priorities emerge.

Manage public image for the Division by creating and implementing marketing campaigns.

5-8+ years of communications experience combined with strong business acumen.

Demonstrated experience in internal communications in a multi-site environment.

Experienced with external communications across multiple channels would be an asset;

Advanced computer skills especially Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint.

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Promotes Arts programming and events in support of the faculty s strategic vision and objectives.

Participates in regular editorial team meetings. Liaises where needed with UBC Brand and Marketing, Media Relations and other campus communicators.

Represents the Arts Communications team on various committees and via opportunities that require/request Arts representation.

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Provide strategic business analysis, project management and marketing strategy, and

Expertise in the areas of relationship building, project management and marketing strategy

provide strategic business analysis, project management and marketing strategy, and

Support the promotion of programs, services and events to enhance the student experience and build MRU’s brand and reputation.

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field in combination with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience

Experience marketing in a business-to-consumer field, or agency setting is an asset

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Impeccable writing skills, with past experience as a copywriter considered a strength.

A minimum of 5-8 years of experience at an agency working within the social, creative, business development, and/or strategy spaces.

Extensive experience in all areas of marketing, specifically social, content, and influencer.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Experience working directly with brands and at agencies.

7+ years of relevant CRM and/or loyalty marketing experience; creative/digital agency experience is an asset.

Cross-channel experience with a focus on push and triggered email campaign design, audience and value-based segmentation.

Skillful at crafting and presenting compelling points of view to support recommendations to clients and partners.

Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and/or other major marketing automation platforms.

Curiosity and passion for optimizing the customer/member experience through personalized digital communications.

Fresh thinker | Curious with a desire to provide creative solutions. Achieve quality work with limited guidance.

Proven experience (5 years) in developing fully integrated B2B marketing strategies.

Experience in programmatic advertising, performance marketing, and marketing automation.

Exceptional big-picture thinking skills and the ability to create comprehensive marketing strategies.

Customer Journey and Touchpoint Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of the customer journey, including all touchpoints and channels.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Strong understanding of integrated campaign development, messaging, and content creation.

Although Maple offers work environment flexibility, this position requires regular in-person presence at our office in downtown Toronto.

Hiring manager: VP, Brand Marketing & External Communications

Dedicated Health Spending Account (“HSA”): An additional budget available for you to spend on health-related expenses (e.g. eyeglasses, therapy).

Dedicated Wellness Budget: Spend your budget on activities that support your physical and mental wellness.

Maple Coverage: You’ll get unlimited access to Maple for primary care, and a package of therapy consultations.

Location: 225 Richmond St W #201

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of five years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Reports to Associate Director, Alumni Engagement, Faculty of Arts with a dotted reporting line into the Arts Communications Manager.

Become a knowledge-expert of the UBC, Arts and DAE brand and style guide and advocate for consistency across our communications.

Manage content curation and implementation of the Arts Alumni E-Newsletter five-times annually.

Manage projects to ideate, research, and create 3-4 alumni advice editorials annually.

Experience And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

Contribute to and help manage the firm’s corporate communications channels (e.g. internal news, digital signage, intranet)

Exceptional writing skills and ability to translate complex topics into straightforward, accessible language

Exceptional critical thinking skills with a deep understanding of nuances in language and tone

Experience or ability to work effectively in a matrix and relationship-driven organization

Excellent written, organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills

Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities

Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality corporate communications

Participate in change management communications planning

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues

Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances

Demonstrated track record in prioritizing and time management with the ability to work on multiple projects as competing priorities emerge.

Manage public image for the Division by creating and implementing marketing campaigns.

5-8+ years of communications experience combined with strong business acumen.

Demonstrated experience in internal communications in a multi-site environment.

Experienced with external communications across multiple channels would be an asset;

Advanced computer skills especially Microsoft Office including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills and a passion for creating engaging communications material

Knowledge of current and emerging communications / marketing theories, principles and concepts

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of pension plan rules and pension communications is desired

Support internal stakeholders across the organization in achieving their objectives related to employer administration, education and engagement

We offer a flexible, hybrid work arrangement.

Excellent project management skills with a high-level of accountability for the quality and timely completion of projects.

Strong planning, time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task across many projects simultaneously and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Supporting senior management, and business partners by interpreting complex messages and creating targeted communications for various layers of the organization.

Demonstrated expertise to provide sound, actionable communications counsel to senior management and support business line strategy and teams.

Ability to work with senior levels of management.

Education / Experience / Other Information=

Strong understanding and experience working in public relations, social media management and content marketing

Experience with and knowledge in audience segmentation for email marketing

Manage and coach junior team members responsible for supporting work related to CF Canada’s mission, community engagement, fundraising and corporate communications

Manage, update and assist with the development of organizational key messages

Strong understanding of marketing, communications, social and digital principles, with proven experience in planning and delivering high quality outcomes

Excellent writing and copywriting skills, including ability to write for different audiences and different platforms in a complex environment

Strong content strategy skills, ideally with experience in data-driven content creation

Pitch and implement new search projects and service offerings

5+ years of search experience, ideally with large brands

Strong presentation and data storytelling skills, with an emphasis on crafting compelling visual stories in slide format

Experience with third-party SEO/SEM technologies and tools, like SEMrush, Ahrefs, ScreamingFrog, etc.

Excellent business acumen, results-orientation and written communication skills

Cultivate platform relationships, build on existing processes and act as an internal resource for platform marketing expertise and education.

5+ years of relevant experience working with brands, agencies and platforms.

Experience working on large brands, with nuanced and complex strategies.

Experience coaching and managing teams to successful outcomes.

Exposure to user experience design and digital production an asset.

Hands-on knowledge of social listening tools (Brandwatch, Meltwater, etc.) and web analytics (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc.).