communications director

Work setting

• Cultural organization
• Arts and culture
• Theatre

Budgetary responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Tasks

• Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities
• Assist in product development
• Develop communication strategies
• Direct the development and maintenance of an organization's Internet and intranet sites
• Direct the marketing strategies of establishments
• Direct the production of educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Evaluate an organization's Internet presence
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Evaluate the marketing strategies used by establishments
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of written material for website content
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Review written material, such as reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases
• Develop promotional materials
• Manage contracts
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Initiate and maintain contact with the media
• Copywrite
• Supervise subordinate officers
• Prepare marketing plans
• Plan and manage budgets
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Develop marketing strategies
• Develop public relations and promotional programs
• Develop partnerships for the campaign

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Target audience

• Children
• Adults

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• InDesign
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Data analysis software
• Database software
• Electronic scheduler
• Mac OS
• Presentation software
• Project management software
• Website creation and management software
• Word processing software
• MS Windows
• Adobe Suite
• Google Drive
• LinkedIn
• MailChimp
• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Project coordination
• Strategic planning
• Communications and public relations

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Advertising
• Communications
• Market research
• Media relations
• Public relations
• Digital media
• Strategy

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Large workload

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Accountability

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)