Communications Officer (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title:

Communications Officer (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

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Your role

CBC Calgary is looking for a Communications Officer (Marketing Digital and Events) to join the local Communications Marketing and Brand team. The successful candidate will work with a team of other communication professionals in a fast-paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies projects and brand events to support CBCs digital radio and television programming. This position reports to the Senior Manager Communications and Marketing and requires someone with a passion for CBC a flair for connecting with people and a willingness to entertain a diversity of thought and connections.

This job will require travelling.

Duties for this position may include:

• Implementing integrated marketing plans to promote our programming and the CBC brand across all platforms (Social Digital Radio TV).

• Organizing events both internally and externally virtually and in person.

• Executing fan engagement and outreach initiatives brand activations and contesting to foster ongoing relationships with audiences.

• Creating and executing creative social media strategies for established and emerging platforms that deepen our community connection and elevate a range of voices.

• Monitoring and executing campaigns analyzing performance and optimizing content.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to aid brainstorm and bring to life creative campaigns that attract target audiences and foster engagement.

• Research review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials.

• Research information regarding special projects new initiatives and administrative matters.

• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Three (3) years relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing editing and proofreading skills a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.

• Must be passionate about community and relationship building and be connected to younger more diverse communities.

• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity inclusion and a respectful work culture.

• Experience in community event logistics and brand activation execution.

• Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.

• Active and highly skilled on multiple Digital and Social Media platforms. Proficiency understanding and a proven ability to write for different channels is required.

• Excellent working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs Drive Sheets Slides Calendar Meet).

• Eye for detail and a creative thinker.

• Flexibility in work hours as operations demand including the ability to work shift work including evenings weekends and holidays is required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming.

• Knowledge of languages including but not limited to Mandarin Tagalog Arabic Hindi Punjabi Spanish or any Indigenous languages is considered an asset.

• Availability to travel for short periods when required.

• Flexibility in work hours as operations demand including the ability to work shift work including evenings weekends and holidays as required.

• Post-secondary certificate diploma or a university degree in Communications/Public Relations or Marketing or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

• Must possess a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company.

Think this job is meant for you but worried you dont have it all At CBC/Radio-Canada we recognize that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. If you feel you meet most of the qualifications and you are excited by the possibility of adding to the rich culture of the CBC take a chance and express your interest by applying now!

Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

105-1000 Veterans Place N.W. Calgary Alberta T3B 4M1

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time