HOW TO APPLY
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EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION
• Superior knowledge of all aspects of Communications for a complex, multi-faceted organization achieved through a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong computer-application skills required: (1) Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, (2) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (3) website layout applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills: (1) print (2) web-based.
• Editorial, copywriting and proof-reading skills.
• Strong social media and digital communications ability.
• Strategic planning and concept development.
• Campaign, project and event development, co-ordination and management skills.
• Experience co-ordinating social media, digital, and website programs/initiatives for multiple audiences.
• Strong research skills.
• Experience in corporate branding projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to provide creative solutions with enthusiasm as well as quality customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Digital photography and editing skills.
• Public relations skills.
• Ability to think and act in a political and community service environment in order to champion the mission and values of the County.
• An understanding of multimedia technology and related best practices and benchmarking activities within other organizations will be considered an asset.
• Class G Driver’s License in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in similar communications or public relations role including writing, editing, researching for publications, print material and new media technologies, media relations, copy writing, social media, events and project/campaign management.
• Foundational experience in graphic design and layout.
• Experience with a broad variety of multimedia formats including the web, social media, video production and presentation applications will be considered an asset.
$77,332.00 - $94,094.00 per annum
