Communications Specialist

MITT is a post-secondary institute offering industry-driven, student-focused education in the areas of skilled trades, business and information technology, health care, and human services. We provide affordable, timely, skills-based education for learners seeking career entry as well as those looking to acquire relevant, in-demand competencies at any point in life.

**Communications Specialist**

**Start Date: As Soon as Possible**

**Salary Range**:$57,077.03 to $77,221.87**

**Location: 2150 Chevrier Blvd., and/or remotely, as required**

**Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours/week)**

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications the Communications Specialist is primarily responsible for content development and management for various communications and marketing-focused digital and print executions. These roles will be achieved in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to advance MITT’s strategic priorities and grow its reputation as a secondary and post-secondary institute of choice in Manitoba.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Researching, coordinating source material, developing and editing content for external communications and marketing materials, including key publications, advertising, e-newsletters, media releases, print material, and other organizational position pieces.
- Building relationships with internal stakeholders to find and sharing stories that highlight what’s happening within the MITT community to both external and internal audiences.
- Working closely with the Senior Manager, Communications to develop a robust communications calendar and communications strategies.
- Leading communications projects and meetings as assigned by the Senior Manager, Communications.
- Helping lead and contribute to internal communication initiatives and materials including managing all aspects of MITT Matters, the bi-weekly staff e-newsletter.
- Working with the Marketing team to lead and complete project requests flowing through the marketing department.
- Developing web and blog content and work with departments to ensure existing content is current and refreshed as needed.
- Building and maintaining MITT’s social media calendar through connection with internal stakeholders and in adherence with social media guidelines and MITT brand standards. Creating and scheduling all posts, ensuring consistency, monitoring channels, and responding to inquiries, where possible.
- Providing photography for social media and other communication materials.
- Tracking, analyzing, and regularly reporting on key performance metrics across MITT’s social media channels.
- Researching and adopting emerging best practices in communications and social media.
- Providing support to External Relations events, including the development and deployment of invitations, surveys, event photography, and general volunteering at marquee College events (i.e. Open House). Supporting the Senior Manager, Communications, with drafting or reviewing of corporate communications materials for the President’s Office, Executive Council, government, donor, or media relations.
- Supporting the general communications needs of the institute and ensure MITT’s reputation is maintained.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:

- A combination of related education and experience may be considered._
- Minimum of five years of experience in communications or marketing
- Innovative and creative storyteller
- Expertise in multiple new media platforms
- Knowledge of SEO/SEM keyword research and Google Analytics
- Familiarity with Canadian Press conventions (CP Stylebook, CP Caps and Spelling)
- Experience with social media management platforms
- Working knowledge of MS Office

**Preferred Qualifications and Experience**:

- Experience in web design and content production an asset
- Photography and video/video-editing skills an asset
- Experience in post-secondary educational setting an asset
- Experience with project management software

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We are growing, come grow with us. MITT offers a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth and development._**

MITT is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, applicants are asked to inform us if they require an accommodation. All information received as it relates to accommodation will be kept confidential.

This position requires the successful completion of a Criminal Record check including vulnerable sector.