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Communications Specialist

by City of London

Reference #: B-180-19E
Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Dec 03, 2019
Experience: 3 Years
Education: College Diploma (2 years)
City of London

Job Description

Grow your future with this great opportunity! Consider joining our team of over three thousand dedicated employees doing a wide variety of jobs, delivering over one hundred services; all which have a direct impact on Londoners. Working together to deliver on Council’s Strategic Plan, our employees take pride in helping to build a better city for all.

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Service Area City Manager's/Communications
File # B-180-19E
Posting Open Date 11/25/2019
Posting Closed Date 12/9/2019
Job Code C1236
Position Title Communications Specialist
Position Type Temporary - Full Time
Employee Group CUPE Local 101
Summary of Duties Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Communications, assists with corporate communications initiatives for the City of London.  Develops, implements and evaluates communication plans and strategies for Civic Service Areas who do not have specific communication/marketing/public relations positions. Meets with the Corporate Communications Committee to develop and implement corporate communications initiatives by ensuring a cross-fertilization of ideas and resources.
Work Performed
  • Liaises, develops and sustains relationships with a wide range of community groups, Departments and outside agencies.
  • Works with Civic Departments in a consultative role to help in the development of strategies, annual budgets and plans to ensure the most effective use of funds for communication.
  • Coordinates work of Corporate Communications Committee and evaluates the priority of projects.
  • Reviews appropriateness of print media requests for external publications with respect to content.  Makes recommendations on materials, methods, approach, etc. to obtain the best quality of the product to ensure that all jobs are designed and produced in the most efficient and economical manner.
  • Acts as a resource to external consultants on status of communication initiatives.
  • Provides advice on desktop and electronic graphics technology, researches alternatives and suggests courses of action.
  • Writes media releases and public service announcements as required.
  • Evaluates requests from agencies, advisory and special committees to develop information, materials and strategies.  Provides instruction for completion of projects having corporate impact.
  • Researches and develops new information materials for internal publications.  Writes copy and edits existing brochures, pamphlets, booklets and flyers for internal or external use.  Makes or recommends changes.
  • Responsible for writing, layout design, production and budget for the corporate newsletter.
  • Coordinates material and develops guidelines for all supplementary Departmental newsletters.
  • Writes and designs presentation materials as required for topics having corporate impact.
  • Investigates options and costs associated with using slide shows, videos, radio, TV and other broadcast materials as an alternative to print materials.
  • Writes copy and edits print materials as required.
  • Prepares and trains appropriate City of London staff on communication software, graphic design concepts, procedures and Communication initiatives.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Two year community college Public Relations, Journalism or Corporate Communications Diploma.
Experience Three to four years' related experience.
Specialized Training and Licenses
Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
IABC or APR accreditation preferable.
Compensation Range $48,422 - $69,541 (Level 12)
Other Information
 
This is a permanent position being filled on a temporary basis for up to one (1) year.
 
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.
Important Instructions
NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.
 
PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION (Under the Documents Section).
 
Please note successful candidates will be asked to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC), dated within the last six months. This documentation would not be required until further in the recruitment process (following the interview stage if selected).

To apply visit https://bit.ly/2YarxCu
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