Writer & Content Strategist

2 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada Metis Nation Saskatchewan Full time

**Brief Overview**:
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan is a diverse, growing organization that is transitioning to its own government. As this transition happens, we are developing our teams to maximize our visibility and meaningfully share our ways of living.

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan is hiring for a Writer & Content Strategist. Our team is a diverse and well-organized. We are looking to hire someone who balances and brings in an energy that complements our group. This position is located in our downtown Saskatoon location and reports to the Creative Director.

As an integral part of the Creative Services team the Writer & Content Strategist will support the Storytelling & Content Services Department. This position will guide the language and wordcraft of the nation as we communicate to the citizens, staff and the public. You are a motivated creative writing dynamo who loves to weave big history making narrative throughout all forms of media. And as a part of the creative team, you are a valued voice who can work under tight deadlines, focus on strategic government communications, but also creative campaigns to educate and inform the nation’s messages to its citizens and stakeholders. You love to write; you live to write.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with the Strategic Communications Manager to develop, enhance and deploy written content focused on delivering MN-S messaging of the day, week, month, year. For public, internal and government audiences.
- Craft messaging that delivers a consistency in tone, language, and substance.
- Help maintain our high-level of brand awareness and accuracy.
- Work with the Creative Director & Management to help develop written content for campaigns and events.
- Proofread and markup documents for input and approval.
- Update website and social media channels as needed for our IT Team.
- Maintain an archive of projects completed for recall.
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- 3 years as a content writer.
- Computer experience: Mac platform with extensive knowledge in the Adobe PDFs, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) experience with SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
- Ability to learn and grow with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan through our shared experiences.
- Passionate about collaborating with the team on concepts and strategy.
- Excellent English written and verbal communications skills. Knowledge or familiarity with Michif, French, Dene, or Cree an asset.
- Métis and/or Indigenous representation will be an asset.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Understanding of Métis Culture, Citizens, and Communities.
- Keen knowledge of writing content for digital marketing, video, audio (podcasting), and social media.
- Knowledge of project management and scheduling software.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, creative, and strategic thinker with incredible attention to detail.
- Can take project from the start to the finish line with the creative team and genuinely enjoys engaging with colleagues to get work done.
- Ability to work independently and multitask within calendar deadlines and deliverables.
- The ability to work on site or hybrid.
- Ability to navigate an ever evolving, changing work environment.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Must undergo a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- The ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
- Must have completed or willing to complete CPR certification.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$77,681.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2023-01-09

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