Communications Advisor, Applied Research

6 months ago

Olds, Canada Olds College Full time

**About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology**

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

**The Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Director Marketing & Communications, the Communications Advisor - Applied Research will create, execute and evaluate strategic communications and marketing plans that support the applied research division of the College. This position will work closely with the research teams to develop content that supports the Olds College brand and social purpose of _transforming agriculture for a better world_. Olds College conducts research in crops, livestock, turfgrass, environment and smart agriculture, and is responsible for the Olds College Smart Farm. The Communications Advisor - Applied Research will work with the Marketing & Communications team to share the content across multiple platforms, including the Olds College website, social media, intranet, external publications and magazines. This position will also be responsible for creating a media relations strategy for applied research areas, including developing and pitching stories to the media.

**Key Job Functions**:
- Oversee the overall development and implementation of the strategic communications and marketing plans related to applied research.- Champion and exercise collaboration with the applied research department to facilitate and maximize effective content sharing, engagement and best practices.- Work with the Olds College applied research team to translate technical research content into easily understood material for all ages.- Identify and develop content about applied research projects and initiatives, including the Olds College Smart Farm.- Write magazine articles, web stories, social media content that supports applied research and the Olds College brand.- Develop relationships with media to pitch research stories, write media releases and prepare members of the research team for media interviews.- Support research events, photo and video shoots.

**Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required**:

- A diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing or a related program.
- A minimum of five years related work experience.

Demonstrated success in creating and executing communications plans and initiatives from start to finish. Strong professional writing skills.
- Must be able to translate very technical information into easy to understand content.
- Detail-orientated with strong project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently.

Must be able to effectively manage competing priorities and work well under tight deadlines. A creative team-player, who is curious and not afraid to ask questions.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Current Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses.
- Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.

**Olds College offers a competitive benefit plan**:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan (LAPP)- Extended Health, Dental, and Prescription Drugs benefits- Health/Personal Spending Account- Generous Vacation Leave- Paid Holiday Closure- ‘Olds College in the Community’ volunteer leave- Professional development and opportunities for growth, including employee and family tuition waivers

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