Writer

**Writer, Communications - UofGH - FT Support**
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**Find Your Spot at Guelph-Humber**

At the University of Guelph-Humber, our career paths open a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Guelph-Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in providing an education combining theory and practice. The University of Guelph-Humber is known for its commitment to student learning, student engagement and the student experience. It is a unique place, with a distinctive campus culture. Guelph-Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to a unique university-college collaboration as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

**Job Details**

**Position Title**: Writer, Communications, UofGH
**Status**: FT Support
**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week
**Program/Department**: Communications and Public Affairs
**Campus/Location**: University of Guelph-Humber, 207 Humber College Blvd. (North Campus); hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration (3 days per week) and remote working (2 days per week)
**Salary**: Payband I - $36.19 - $41.94

**What you will do**:
The Writer is a member of the Communications and Public Affairs team and is responsible for journalistic-quality communications that positively enhance the image and reputation of the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH).

The Writer is also responsible for writing that supports creative services and special projects, along with strategic, executive, corporate, departmental and academic program initiatives, in addition to adapting writing style and messaging for different audiences and platforms. The Writer provides day-to-day expertise to the Manager and to the overall Communications and Public Affairs department.

**The Writer will demonstrate experience and strong knowledge of**:

- Communication best practices & standards
- Journalist quality writing
- Writing for post-secondary education
- Writing and editing for the web, multimedia, digital and print-based materials
- Multiplatform storytelling and integrating various types of content into one story/article
- Developing and curating written content
- Writing and guiding print publications, including development, production and project management
- English language, grammar and CP style
- Editing and proofreading copy from various stakeholders
- Newsletter, proposal/grant/award submission writing
- Managing several projects simultaneously while meeting established milestones and timelines
- Proactively creating and maintaining an up-to-date content calendar
- Event support and reporting
- Office administration (e.g. scheduling meetings, purchasing resources for initiatives, etc.
- The Writer also supports the other roles within the Communications and Public Affairs team and performs other duties as assigned.

**What you bring to the role**:
**Education**:
**Experience and Skills**:

- A minimum of 5 (five) years working as a writer, journalist, content creator and/or public relations or communications specialist.
- Writing, managing, planning, writing and producing postsecondary and corporate publications and web content.
- Writing news/feature stories for print and web; supervising editorial flow, securing content approval, logistics, timelines and requirements for all projects.
- Editing print and web-based content, superior oral and written communication and interview skills.
- A self-starting storyteller with journalistic interviewing and writing skills and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to create and integrate different types of content into published stories and articles.
- Ability to plan, organize, and report on large-scale events and initiatives with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Government relations experience an asset.
- Proposal/award submission writing experience would be considered an asset.

**What’s In it for you?**
- Highly supportive work environment.
- A diverse and committed team of colleagues who care about each other.
- An opportunity to have an impact with an institution, poised to do great things.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Work /Life balance with above-average days off due to university closure schedules.

We thank you for your interest in working with the University of Guelph-Humber. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

**Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**

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