Manager, Communications

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story and we’re proud to be part of the energy.

CED administers the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary created in 2018 as a catalyst to attract investment, drive innovation, and spur transformative economic development in the city. OCIF has made a wide range of public and private investments that drive economic growth, job creation, and ecosystem development, positioning Calgary to lead digital transformation across our key sectors.

This is a 1 year full-time contract.

**Job Summary**

As part of CED’s Communications team, the Manager, Communications will be responsible for planning and executing communications and media relations plans and developing content for the OCIF brand. This strategic role involves working closely with the OCIF team to be its primary storyteller. Functional responsibilities include developing communications and media relations plans, writing and editing content across various channels for internal and external audiences, and providing media relations and event support.

The Manager, Communications will act as a conduit between CED’s communications team and the OCIF team to ensure OCIF’s business objectives are met with strategic communications and uphold both the OCIF and CED brands and reputation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute communications and media relations plans for OCIF, ensuring they align with business objectives and communications goals
- Work closely with CED’s communications team to align on key messaging and editorial calendars for social media, newsroom stories and media announcements
- Be the primary storyteller for OCIF at CED by writing OCIF beneficiary stories, website content, press releases for funding announcements, speaking notes for key spokespeople at events, Board communications, the corporate Annual report, presentations and more
- Coordinate editorial content with CED’s social media team both daily and for major events
- Contribute organic content about OCIF for social media channels with CED’s marketing and communications team
- Ensure constant improvement and superior delivery of communications and media relations plans
- Work with Director, VPs, and CEO on speaking notes, presentations, briefing docs and key messages
- Occasionally, work with other departments within CED to weave OCIF messaging into communications pieces
- Assess existing communications platforms and balance new trends with resourcing.

**Let’s Talk About You**

You are a strategic thinker with expertise in communications and media relations. You are able to multitask, prioritize and deliver timely results.

You have superior writing and communications skills, a good understanding of the economy and political environment. You exercise sound judgement in your ability to handle matters of a confidential nature.

You have a passion for our city and are excited at the prospect of working on projects that build on the energy of our community. You are collaborative, detailed-oriented, emphasize on quality of work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can manage multiple projects with ease.

**Education**:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related

**Experience**:
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in either marketing and communications or media relations. Membership with professional organization (IABC / CPRS) or being multilingual is considered an asset.

**Key Competencies**:

- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and experience in communications strategy and planning
- Experience creating editorial content and coordinating communications across social media platforms
- Proven project management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with politically sensitive and confidential information
- Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented and structured
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

**What's In It For You?**

CED offers more than a competitive base salary to our employees. We have a comprehensive benefit plan that includes 100% employer paid benefit premiums, RRSP’s, a health care spending account, and a generous vacation and flex time policy. We are committed to our employee’s mental health and offer resilience training with Headversity, free counselling with an EAP program, in addition to paramedical coverage through our medical benefits plan