Content Officer

Union (USW Local 1998) Job Opportunity
Communications
**Posting Date**: January 24, 2025
**Closing Date**: February 2, 2025
**Position Title**: Content Officer
**Pay Scale Group**: USW Pay Band 11
**Department**: Communications
**Salary**: $72,819-$93,125
**Type of Appointment**: Continuing / Permanent
**Normal Work Schedule**: Full-time - 35 hours a week; Monday to Friday Regular Office Hours
PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the incumbent will generate compelling stories across all of Victoria University’s channels including web, e-newsletters, social media and print publications.
With a focus on visual storytelling including video, photography and graphic design, the Content Officer will take a digital-first approach to developing and creating content that celebrates the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff, librarians and alumni. The Content Officer will write stories, video scripts, social media posts and contribute to print publications, while illuminating the narrative with compelling imagery and design. The role will also contribute visual assets to content created by other members of the Communications and Marketing Team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
University degree in Communications, Journalism, Video Production, Visual Design, Broadcasting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience similar program.
**Experience**:
Four years’ experience in the field of communications, journalism or videography.
**Skills**:

- Digital camera skills for photography and videography
- Video software Adobe Premiere Pro
- Basic video, audio and lighting equipment skills
- Graphic Design/ desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva)
- Story writing to post across channels including web, social, e-newsletters
- Experience writing for and producing content for social media and familiarity with current social media trends and usage
- Microsoft Office, web content management systems
- Creative film concepts, script writing and storyboarding
- Copywriting for visual assets

**Other**:

- Organizational and project management skills.
- Time management skills (multi-tasks to meet tight deadlines)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short turnaround times
- Demonstrated judgment and initiative
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills

DUTIES
Video
- Acts as “roaming reporter” capturing video for events, projects and stories.
- Conceives of and creates video content that supports our brand.
- Project manages video production process from ideation, timeline, strategic messaging, script writing, filming, editing and deployment.

Photography
- Acts as “roaming reporter” capturing photography in photojournalism style for events, projects and stories.
- Creates visual assets with photography such as slide shows, social multi-media content and other digital products.
- Develops innovative photography opportunities and branded campaigns.
- Creates multi-media content to support written stories and social media posts

 Graphic Design
- Creates compelling visuals with graphics, text and photography to support written stories and social media posts
- Design printed collateral such as cards, posters, programs and invitations
- Design e-communications assets such as digital holiday cards with animation and graphics
- Communications Support

 Content Creation
- Contributes to writing stories for web, e-newsletters and other publications across our channels
- Drafts social media posts and visual content assets for social media channels for the Digital Content Communications Officer to deploy
- Develops Communications Plans for key university events and initiatives. such as orientation.

 Other Duties
- Contributes to the Web Editors group to share existing content and to put forward new content ideas.
- Other duties as assigned.

**To Apply**:
Victoria University thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.