Communications Officer Your opportunity Reporting to the Senior Communications Officer, and working as an integral part of the Communications team at Innis College, the Communications Officer focuses on helping to shape communications activities that encompass a variety of portfolios. This position implements and advises on plans to help realize a comprehensive communication strategy at Innis, supporting the College’s different departments to implement that strategy. The Communications Officer will possess a firm sense of best practices and advise others accordingly; when training is required, the Communications Officer will provide that training, in consultation with the Senior Communications Officer. The role includes providing guidance on how to produce and disseminate compelling promotional materials, how to maintain various social media and digital platforms, and how individual departments can contribute to successful implementation of comprehensive communication plans. Your responsibilities will include Implementing communication plans that support outreach goals and objectives Implementing marketing and advertising plans to increase revenue-generating activities Advising clients on marketing and advertising strategies for multimedia channels Researching and identifying opportunities to promote programs and initiatives Implementing community relations outreach plans for targeted audiences Producing promotional and outreach materials Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming Implementing an integrated multi-channel digital communication approach Essential Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Journalism, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum four years of experience in developing and implementing projects in communications, media, and marketing related activities Experience developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives Experience implementing an integrated multi-channel digital communication approach Experience implementing communications plans and materials: implementing themes, and maintaining consistent brand identity for multiple audiences and platforms Experience designing and writing communications material in print, online, digital, newsletters, informational pieces, brochures, websites, videos, and social media platforms Ability to work independently and collaborate with leadership and staff at varying levels Demonstrated commitment to maintaining currency with evolving communications technologies Demonstrated skills in preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations for more efficient communications practices Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communications skills and proficiency in communicating and engaging effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including senior management, faculty, donors, staff, alumni, and students Proven organizational skills to establish priorities, adapt to constantly changing priorities, work on multiple projects concurrently, and complete work in required time frames Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Advanced skills in designing for conventional communications outlets and web and social media (the latter could include Wordpress, Drupal, CSS, HTML, Instagram, Facebook, or equivalent) To be successful in this role you will be Articulate Communicator Decisive Insightful Meticulous Multi-tasker Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. 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