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Marketing & Communications Specialist
Sault Ste. Marie
Sales & Marketing
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Village Media Inc.
ES Job ID:
15480
Closing Date:
May 03, 2024
Duration:
Temporary
Job Description:
Marketing & Communications Specialist (12 month contract)
Are you a talented writer? Results-oriented marketer? Extraordinary communicator? Detailed event planner? We want to meet you!
Village Media is searching for a talented and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our growing team to help achieve our community relations and communications goals. This is a 12 month contract.
This role includes supporting the Marketing & Communications department to develop, coordinate, write, edit, implement, optimize and report on a variety of projects.
The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for writing effective and engaging copy for a diverse portfolio of products and platforms, launches and engagement campaigns across Village Media's network of local news and information sites. They also support the planning and execution of a number of internal and external events and community sponsorships.
Responsibilities
Strategize, execute, measure and optimize marketing, public relations and communication campaigns across a variety of platforms
Complete required research and prepare written material for a variety of purposes, including content for websites, social media and communication campaigns
Support the creation and development of communications plans
Assist with the creative development and drafting of marketing copy, commercial content and social media campaigns
Edit content for writing conventions and accuracy
Support the planning and execution of a variety of events
Coordinate community partnership and sponsorship opportunities
Perform other duties and projects as directed by senior management
About Village Media
Village Media is where local news lives - and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.
Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact [email protected].
Are you a talented writer? Results-oriented marketer? Extraordinary communicator? Detailed event planner? We want to meet you!
Village Media is searching for a talented and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our growing team to help achieve our community relations and communications goals. This is a 12 month contract.
This role includes supporting the Marketing & Communications department to develop, coordinate, write, edit, implement, optimize and report on a variety of projects.
The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for writing effective and engaging copy for a diverse portfolio of products and platforms, launches and engagement campaigns across Village Media's network of local news and information sites. They also support the planning and execution of a number of internal and external events and community sponsorships.
Responsibilities
Strategize, execute, measure and optimize marketing, public relations and communication campaigns across a variety of platforms
Complete required research and prepare written material for a variety of purposes, including content for websites, social media and communication campaigns
Support the creation and development of communications plans
Assist with the creative development and drafting of marketing copy, commercial content and social media campaigns
Edit content for writing conventions and accuracy
Support the planning and execution of a variety of events
Coordinate community partnership and sponsorship opportunities
Perform other duties and projects as directed by senior management
About Village Media
Village Media is where local news lives - and thrives. An ever-expanding network of community journalism websites, we cover the stories that matter most: the ones right in our backyards. A champion of hyperlocal news and information, Village Media publishes its articles on an innovative content management system (CMS) developed in-house. Born digital, our leading-edge company is a pioneer in its industry, continuously expanding its reach and changing the landscape of online news.
Village Media is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, volunteers, programs, and partners. We encourage applicants of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences to apply. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact [email protected].
Required Skills:
The successful candidate will have experience in strategizing communication plans and assisting with the creation of campaigns through the writing and editing of copy and implementation of tactics. The ideal candidate is also an exceptional multitasker who can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Qualifications
Education or experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
Previous experience with drafting and editing communication pieces
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of integrated communications
Solid understanding of social media best practices
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Superior attention to detail
The successful candidate must live in or near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Qualifications
Education or experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
Previous experience with drafting and editing communication pieces
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of integrated communications
Solid understanding of social media best practices
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Superior attention to detail
The successful candidate must live in or near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume.
Village Media only posts job listings on our careers portal at villagemedia.easyapply.co, on Indeed and on LinkedIn. If you have found this listing anywhere else, it was scraped without our authorization or knowledge, and thus may be expired or inaccurate. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above.
Village Media only posts job listings on our careers portal at villagemedia.easyapply.co, on Indeed and on LinkedIn. If you have found this listing anywhere else, it was scraped without our authorization or knowledge, and thus may be expired or inaccurate. Applications are only accepted through the three sites listed above.
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