Communications Specialist

7 months ago

London, Canada TechAlliance Full time

About TechAlliance

We are the place for dreamers, innovators, and world-changing ideas. We empower world-class ventures and fuel growth in Canada’s innovation economy, while championing, coaching, and amplifying businesses, and fostering a vibrant technology community in Southwestern Ontario.

You are a person who believes in disruptive innovation that stretches the boundaries of what everyone thinks is possible. You are a teammate who is a dream-seeker, risk-taker, and someone who strives to make an impact. We believe in generous vacation time, extra-long weekends, cool perks, health benefits, an incredible workspace, real professional development, and the flexibility to live life on your terms.

About the Role

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist is responsible for expanding the reach of Southwestern Ontario’s innovators, to capture the region’s innovation economy stories, and disseminate to a diverse community of stakeholders and media contacts. This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys a diverse portfolio of responsibilities including journalism and content creation, brand, social media, project management, and government and media relations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Proactively use your local knowledge and connections, and your passion for storytelling to write meaningful and relevant content that prompts followers to authentically engage and share.
- Conceptualize, design, and develop publishing and graphics material in various digital media formats.
- Write key internal and external communication pieces such as presentation materials, remarks, annual report, strategic plan, funder’s reports, etc. with consistent brand and persona.
- Keen interest in political influencers at all three levels of government to inform innovation policy development and promote Southwestern Ontario’s innovation economy.
- Develop press releases, key messages, quotes, and other editorial materials while managing media and proactively secure press opportunities.
- Align TechAlliance's thought leadership and brand vision with current trends in technology and innovation through engaging brand messaging and visuals.
- Plan for crisis communications and execute, if necessary.
- Analyze social channels and website analytics to optimize readership, measure performance and report on impact.

Incumbent Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a similar role or in an agency setting.
- Experience working with government or elected officials considered an asset.
- Must have excellent writing skills, in-depth knowledge of principles of writing, including grammar and style, argument, and coherence and attention to detail, editing strengths with an excellent command of the English language.
- Superior oral skills coupled with active listening and demonstrating professionalism in both presentation and demeanor.
- Knowledge of theory and best practice in media relations and public affairs, and of marketing fundamentals, campaigns, and trends.
- Acute understanding of social media platforms from content, audience, and technical perspective.
- Dedicated team player who is able to contribute to a vibrant team culture and core values, while prioritizing multiple and changing demands.
- Exceptional attention to detail with excellent planning and time management while working independently and with ambiguity.
- Highly self-motivated, innovative thinker with a creative flair and passion, and able to work in high-demand atmospheres.
- Demonstrated success in building credibility, managing relationships, and proactively collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Google Analytics and Ads, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, WordPress, SalesForce, Slack, MS Office 365, and Eventbrite.
- Active participant on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle, and resides in Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, or Oxford County.
- Alignment with TechAlliance’s mission, vision, and culture.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
- Health & Safety - TechAlliance is committed to protecting employees and others from hazards in the workplace, including infectious and vaccine preventable diseases and to maintaining a protected workforce. In accordance with our vaccination policy, TechAlliance will require all active employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the exception being those individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to permitted exemptions which are medical and other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code._

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