Communication & Marketing Specialist

1 week ago

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Strathcona County Full time
This posting is for 1 temporary, full-time position for up to 13 months. _

  • Exciting opportunity for strong Communications and Marketing professionals who have a creative flair in developing content that can educate and influence _


Work along side a team of Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialists, the Marketing and Communications Specialist reports to the Supervisor, Marketing and Innovation.

This position supports implementing department marketing strategies and creates programming and project-level marketing and communication plans.

This position works to understand community needs across a wide range of target audiences in order to excite residents to participate in a variety of indoor, outdoor and culture programs and services.

An in-depth knowledge of print media, social media and other digital marketing tools and trends is required to work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.


Responsibilities

  • Work with the Supervisor, Marketing and Innovation and other department managers, supervisors, and programmers to implement overarching marketing initiatives and create and implement program and projectbased strategic marketing plans that meet business objectives
  • Liaise with Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialists to create effective marketing content that drives sales, facility visitors and online engagement
  • Write clear and effective communication that drives participation and awareness of recreation and culture opportunities
  • Prioritize and assign marketing requests to Graphic Design and Digital Media Specialists
  • Recommend communication scope according to audience reach, impact and team workloads
  • Liaise with external print and broadcast media agencies to promote department programs and services
  • Liaise with thirdparty vendors to support department marketing tools including digital signage, service request portal (FAME), mobile apps and eCommerce sites.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of best practices related to print, digital and broadcast media design and communication technologies
  • Coordinate and populate content on Recreation, Parks and Culture social media accounts
  • Work with department stakeholders to support with populating, proofing and adjusting department content on the Insider, and , and ticketing system, and
  • Ensure quality control for all content across print media, websites and social media and mobile accounts with a working knowledge of accessibility guidelines and social media platform tones and standards
  • Monitor and respond to comments, questions and concerns across all online platforms
  • Manage, develop and implement communications and marketing strategies for department business plans, projects, and programs

Skills and Qualifications

  • Identify emerging issues and opportunities and implement strategies where communication activities can contribute to reaching department objectives
  • Forecast, develop, manage and adhere to budgets related to communications and marketing
  • Expertise and experience in providing marketing and communications services (marketing strategies, communications planning, emergency communications, special events), especially within a publicsector environment
  • Write and develop communications including themes, key messages, copywriting services for a wide range of mediums and various audiences, including special events
  • Provide support and assist with the development of shared corporate communication initiatives as required; examples might include social and digital media, branding, or other new corporate initiatives
  • Must have a degree in Marketing, Communications or related field with a minimum of two years of related experience; or a diploma plus four years of experience
  • Minimum one year's experience directly managing social media accounts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to present information in formats applicable to different target audiences
  • Working knowledge of HTML and CSS is an asset
  • Skills in capturing and editing photography and video is an asset

Conditions of Employment

  • Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Who we are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.

Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.


Why Join Strathcona County:
(depending on position)

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and de

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