Strategic Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago


Remote, Canada Business Sherpa Group Full time

Canadian Research Knowledge Network- Published- June 13, 2023- Location- Remote, Canada- Category- Communications- Job Type- Full-time- Experience- Mid-Senior Level**Description**:
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network is hiring a Strategic Communications Advisor

The Strategic Communications Advisor is a compelling communicator and strategic thinker responsible for implementing innovative communications strategies to promote meaningful engagement with CRKN. Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Engagement, the Strategic Communications Advisor will ensure CRKN’s communications are purposeful and driven by big-picture strategy. The Strategic Communications Advisor is adept at working across multiple communications channels and using innovative engagement strategies to build a consistent CRKN voice and drive member, community, stakeholder, and partner trust in the organization. As a member of the Engagement team, the Strategic Communications Advisor will work closely with the other CRKN departments to highlight CRKN initiatives, increase member engagement, and foreground the value that CRKN brings to our members and stakeholders. Working closely with the Manager, Strategy and Engagement, the Strategic Communications Advisor will also develop and implement the CRKN communications and engagement strategy and plan. The Strategic Communications Advisor is an exceptional writer and skilled planner who excels at translating high level strategy into multi-channel communications and engagement campaigns that effectively tell the CRKN story.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Communications (60%)**
- Develop, create, and promote targeted and effective communications and engagement content for CRKN programs and projects
- Review and edit content prepared by other members of the team, ensuring consistency in voice, tone, and style
- With direction from the Manager, Strategy and Engagement, develop the communications and engagement strategy for the full organization, including specific strategies tailored to CRKN’s core programs
- Lead the implementation of the communications and engagement strategy by developing a cohesive annual communications and engagement plan
- Lead the CRKN communications calendar to ensure that campaigns and content are released on the most effective schedules and across the appropriate channels
- Champion use of internal project management tool to effectively plan communications and engagement projects
- Maintain cutting edge knowledge of communications and engagement best practices to recommend new approaches for CRKN
- In collaboration with the Communications Specialist, create an effective social media strategy to reach CRKN’s key audiences
- Identify, track, and measure communication metrics to evaluate the success of campaigns, channels, and content
- Contribute to organization-wide strategic planning including suggesting annual communications priorities for CRKN

**Engagement (35%)**
- Create engagement content and toolkits on CRKN’s programs for CRKN members to share and use with their communities
- Produce effective speaking notes and presentations for CRKN management and staff speaking opportunities
- Seek out new strategic engagement opportunities for CRKN, such as conference panels, meetings, webinars, etc.
- Develop engagement touchpoints, including surveys, community consultations, and member webinars to connect with CRKN’s members and community
- Develop strategies to connect directly with users of CRKN’s heritage content, ensuring user needs are integrated as part of ongoing and future developments
- Deliver on communication needs for stakeholder and government relations, such as infographics, fact sheets, research impact statements, media quotes, follow-up summaries, etc.
- Provide speaking notes and meeting agendas for stakeholder engagement opportunities
- Support the planning of events, such as workshops, webinar series, the CRKN Member Summit and AGM, and the CRKN Virtual Conference
- Support member and community engagement during the strategic planning process

**Other (5%)**
- Act as staff lead in committees, sub-committees, and task groups as appropriate to areas of expertise, participate actively within other CRKN committees as assigned
- Represent CRKN in other communities as directed by the Manager, Strategy and Engagement
- Support other governance and administrative functions as required

In a small team environment, every individual is expected to work towards overall CRKN goals and at times a team effort is required that may involve taking on tasks outside the normal or expected scope of their role. This position may require the incumbent to attend and represent CRKN at stakeholder, industry, or member conferences and events. Other duties may be assigned as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate from a post-secondary institution in a communications-related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Extensive experience and p



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