Digital Communications Specialist Job Details | Richmond Hill

Digital Communications Specialist

Posting Id 3217 Department Corporate and Financial Services Division Communications Services Section Communication Services Job Grade Contract SEA Grade 06 Rate of Pay $44.49- $52.34Hourly Job Type Temporary Full Time- Contract Contract Length / End Date 2 years Replacement / New Position New Vacancy Posting Type External Posting Date 12 / 15 / 2025 Application Deadline 12 / 29 / 2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Brand & Marketing, the Digital Communications Specialist will play a crucial role in creating content across all corporate digital channels to help create meaningful engagement with our community. This role will manage social media content planning, working in close collaboration with our Communications team to create cohesive, data-driven campaigns that educate, inspire, and build awareness around City initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a natural storyteller who can translate complex City initiatives into compelling, accessible content that resonates with diverse audiences. You think in campaigns, not just posts, and understand how to build momentum over time through strategic content planning. Equally comfortable behind a camera and in a spreadsheet, you bring creative ideas but back them up with data and strategic thinking. You're highly collaborative, excelling at drawing out authentic stories from across the organization, liaising with subject matter experts and the Communications team. You're passionate about community building and civic engagement. If you're ready to shape how our city connects with its community and turn municipal initiatives into inspiring digital narratives, we want to hear from you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the City’s go-to expert for social media, helping departments use it effectively and safely and making sure staff follow the City’s social media policies (including reviewing and updating the policy bi-annually)
• Create and manage year-round social media content plans that bring city initiatives, community projects, and organizational priorities to life through consistent storytelling that reflects who we are as a place and a brand
• Facilitate content creation workshops and planning sessions with Communication Advisors and other City staff
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and advisors to develop awareness and education-focused campaigns, translating technical content into compelling marketing assets for paid media channels
• Support the Brand and Marketing Manager with media buys, and campaign coordination including liaising with media vendors and budget tracking
• Research and identify new advertising opportunities for the City to expand its digital and out-of-home campaigns
• Lead regular photo and video shoots to continuously improve our visual storytelling; identify gaps and update the city’s digital media library to ensure we have fresh, high-quality content
• Plan and lead photo and video shoots that capture everything from major city projects to attending events on-site that bring our community to life on social media
• Analyze social media data, performance metrics, and campaign ROI to continuously optimize content strategy and engagement across organic and paid initiatives
• Develop reporting dashboards and use data insights to inform decision-making and demonstrate the impact of our social media efforts

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Leadership Competencies

Attention Internal Candidates : All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

TheCityof Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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