COMMUNICATIONS LEAD (Contract)

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

Reporting to: Senior Director of Marketing and Development
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Full Time, Maternity Leave Contract

THE ORGANIZATION
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies (FSWC) is a non-profit human rights organization committed to countering racism and antisemitism and to promoting the principles of tolerance, social justice and Canadian democratic values through advocacy and education.

THE POSITION

The communications lead will be someone who possesses strong writing and research skills, is detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that involves producing written and visual content, media relations and social media management. This is a dynamic role, reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Development, with a primary responsibility for communicating the organization’s advocacy and educational efforts and keeping the organization in the public eye.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The Communications Lead regularly monitors the news and tracks incidents, discussing relevant issues with the advocacy director, in addition to:

Content Writing & Design

• Write press releases and media advisories regarding the organization’s advocacy and educational initiatives
• Produce e-blasts and e-newsletters that are sent out to the organization’s donor database

Media Relations

• Send out press releases and media advisories to the media
• Follow up with and pitch stories to reporters and other members of the media
• Handle interview requests and questions from the media
• Regularly update internal media lists, add new contacts to lists
• Develop talking points and backgrounders for the media spokesperson

Social Media

• Post and share content on social media pages, including X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Respond to messages and monitor comments

Website Management

• Publish written content on the website
• Regularly monitor and update website pages
• Occasionally communicate with the web designer for certain changes

FSWC welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage applications from individuals within the employment equity categories. FSWC is committed to equity and diversity, and to a positive, supportive working environment. Please let us know should you require accommodation during any part of this recruitment process.

To apply today, email your resume and cover letter to Taali Lester, Senior Director of Marketing and Development at tlester@fswc.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.