Communications Strategist

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level A

Job Title

Communications Strategist

Department

Digital Services | Communications & Engagement | VP Finance & Operations

Compensation Range

$5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

May 8, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

May 30, 2026

Note: This position is a 1-year term with the option of extension.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Communications Strategist assists with the design, development and implementation of coordinated communication strategies in the Vice-President Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio.

Organizational Status
Reporting to the Manager, Digital & Creative, the Communications Strategist will also work closely with staff and faculty, and other internal and external partners.

Work Performed

Graphic Design:
- Provides basic design and revision support for print and digital materials, including: digital signage, social media graphics, posters, postcards, reports, brochures, presentations, promotional assets, and/or illustrations, in line with the UBC VPFO brand and with attention to audience needs;- Co-ordinates with printers and vendors; and- Develops templates that help accelerate production and unify the look and feel of office materials.

Website Administration:
- Crafts and co-ordinates content updates on VPFO websites.

Writing:
- Researches, writes and/or coordinates web and social content for student, staff, and faculty audiences, including, but not limited to people profiles, announcements, educational and informative blog posts and stories; and- Performs research and fact-checking analysis.

Content Development and Internal Communications:
- Creates content for digital channels, including photography, illustrations, video clips, blog posts, as aligned with wider communication initiatives and/or campaigns;- Supports internal stakeholders’ marketing and communications needs by ensuring available assets, resources, guidelines, graphic standards, processes and protocols are being leveraged and utilized effectively;- Produces analytical reports to advise decision-making;- Curates relevant and existing content from partner channels and groups;- Coordinates distribution of promotional materials across the university, including in print and digital format; and- Coordinates and leads digital assets.

Communications Support:
- Responsible for coordinating general communication efforts, including planning communication-related meetings, translating discussions into structured documents and plans and tracking timelines;- Work with partners and stakeholders to evaluate existing platforms for gaps in consistency or areas which can be improved upon and/ require change management;- Develop basic communication plans as assigned and coordinates work flow amongst communication project contributors to meet targets;- Participate in the processes that support continuous improvement, collecting and analyzing data, sharing results, and making ongoing optimizations;- May represent the portfolio in committees and/or forums; and- Manages and publishes editorial and event calendars.

Photography/Video:
- Coordinates and/or produces photography and video content as needed and identified in communication plans; may engage and work with campus partners to produce such content.- Crafts internal and external newsletters, including media recaps, by writing and soliciting content internally and from campus-wide partners; and- Designs and updates templates and produces analytical reports to inform decision-making.

Event Support:
- Responsible for assisting with events, including event promotional materials, logistics, vendors, and day-of event setup and delivery; may attend events after regular hours as needed; and- Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Errors can have significant negative impacts on the achievement of VPFO's strategic goals as well as its reputation.

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Manager, Digital & Creative. The position works autonomously under general guidelines.

Supervision Given

May