Associate, Writing and Communications

**About the Position**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
Write engaging marketing materials and communications to educate and inform Hazelview’s audiences through digital and print materials including newsletters, blog articles, announcements to investors, etc.
- Employ proven interviewing and writing techniques to develop content that is informative, engaging and educational.
- Write and/or edit audience-centric communication materials for key audiences such as Hazelview’s current and potential investors, the general public, employees and other stakeholders.
- Maintain Hazelview’s voice in all communications and diligently follows Hazelview’s writing style guide.
- Ensure communication materials are accurate, on brand and message, and require mínimal editing.
- Collaborate and work closely with the Investor Relations & Marketing team, as well as strategic communication managers and advisors, who work directly with our internal partners.
- Organize, manage and delivers high-quality communications materials on public/private real estate markets, asset specific events and corporate initiatives
- Work with Investor Relations & Marketing team members to provide recommendations for communications alternatives, enhancements and solutions.
- Play the lead communication role in a variety of important internal client projects and initiatives.
- Contribute to departmental and organization-wide goals and objectives.

**Job Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:

- University or college degree in Journalism or English, or equivalent experience in a corresponding role.
- 1-2 years’ public relations, journalism, marketing communications and/or internal communications experience.
- Superior writing, editing, proof-reading and attention to detail; ability to translate technical concepts into plain language.
- Constant learner who is open to new ideas and approaches and is able to adjust their writing based on audience and feedback.
- Experience writing in a variety of tones and voices, and comfortable with all facets of writing focused on intended audiences with a less-is-more approach.
- Experience with interview and research skills.
- Experience in generating creative communications materials that demonstrate value.

**Qualifications**:

- Strong technical and creative writing, and analytical skills.
- Self-directed, effective team player who requires mínimal supervision.
- Flexible approach to work, a consistently positive and collaborative attitude, and strong conflict-resolution.
- Exceptional relationship-building, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Sound judgment and discretion.
- Proven experience interviewing external and internal stakeholders.
- Familiarity with the principles of writing for online and print vehicles.
- Familiarity and/or interest in the Real Estate industry is considered an asset
- Ability to write effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.
- Strong ability to prioritize workload and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Prior financial industry knowledge and experience an asset.

**About the Company**:
Hazelview Investments is an active investor, owner and manager of global real estate assets. Founded in 1999, Hazelview currently manages over $11.7 billion in total assets across two key investment strategies; direct investments in real estate and investment in publicly traded companies that own investment-grade real estate. We use our global knowledge and expertise to make insightful real estate investments and to actively create value for our team, clients, residents and tenants. We see value potential that others have missed. We bring the same philosophy to human investment that we bring to asset investment; focus on the underlying value, commit to maximizing its potential; work at it; be patient; take personal responsibility; share in the rewards. We’re driven to create value for people and places.

**Vision**: _“We create value for people and places”._

**Our Core Values**:

- Trust
- Ambition
- Collaboration
- Ownership Mindset
- Having Fun**Skills**: Preferred
- Communication Skills

**Behaviors**: Preferred
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well