Communications Officer

Position Title:
Communications Officer (CMG)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English

Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:
2025-09-22 11:59 PM

Communications Officer - Vancouver (2 positions available)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada:
Are you an outgoing personality who is warm, approachable and is comfortable engaging people, from small groups to large audience gatherings? Do you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing news and broadcasting industry? Do you have demonstrated events experience, proven writing experience and an overall love for working with an enthusiastic team on all things communications and marketing? Then this is the role for you

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Your role:
The position is on-site with the option for hybrid work after 6 months.

Duties for this position may include:
- Organising and working events both internally and externally, virtually and in person.- Implementing integrated marketing plans to promote our programming and the CBC brand across all platforms (Social, Digital, Radio, TV).- Executing fan engagement and outreach initiatives, brand activations and contesting, to foster ongoing relationships with audiences.- Writing, editing and producing internal staff communications/newsletters and content for- cbc.ca/bc

.- Creating, executing and posting creative social media content for established and emerging platforms. This may require photography and basic design skills.- Monitoring and executing digital campaigns, analyzing performance and optimizing content.- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to aid, brainstorm and bring to life creative campaigns that attract target audiences and foster engagement.- Developing, producing and scheduling promos for regional programs on Radio, TV, Web and social produced by regional stations, in accordance with network guidelines. If necessary, performing basic editing on radio promos.- Help develop contests and coordinate their organisation in tandem with management and programmers. Negotiate and, if necessary, draft the requisite agreements and protocols. Ensure that contests comply with legal requirements and program policies. Follow up with winners and partners.- Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials. Lead and coordinate orders, receiving and cataloguing.- Research information regarding special projects, new initiatives and perform administrative matters, including managing newsroom tours.- Work with Audience Relations to develop messaging in response to audience enquiries and reactions.- Manage the budget for communications activities.- Reply to and follow up on audience comments and requests, as needed.- Carry out all other related tasks as needed.- Three (3) years’ relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.- Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.- Experience in community event logistics and brand activation execution.- Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving ability.- Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.- Active and highly skilled on multiple Digital and Social Media platforms. Proficiency, understanding and a proven ability to write for different channels is required.- Excellent working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet).- Eye for detail and a creative thinker.- Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.- Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming.- Knowledge of languages including but not limited to, Mandarin, Tagalog, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish or any Indigenous languages is considered an asset.- Availability to travel for short periods if re