Senior Communications Advisor

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Memorial University of Newfoundland, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of Senior Communications Advisor based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: Senior Communications Advisor
Company Name: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Salary: $62,280–$84,928 a year
Job Link Expiry: 2023-01-14
Posted on: marketingjobs.pro

Job Detail

23, 2022

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR

Office of Development

(5 year contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES
Reporting to the Executive Director, Office of Development the Senior Communications Advisor will be responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic communications activities for the Office of Development. Working with the Development senior management team and with other university communications and marketing team members, the successful applicant will play a leadership role in communications to and about Memorial University donors and friends.

Duties and responsibilities include providing strategic communications advice to the executive director and leadership team; working with other members of the university communications team and divisional leadership to plan for specific projects; leading, managing and/or executing all aspects of assigned projects and files with a donor-centred approach; speechwriting and other writing for senior leaders; providing strategic and creative marketing and communications planning and support for fundraising programs and campaigns ; writing and producing internal and external publications; developing and producing materials including brochures, presentations, newsletters and annual reports; website content development and oversight; providing social media strategy and oversight working with the Marketing Coordinator; managing external consultants and contractors; supervision of a junior communications advisor; media relations; and replying to internal and external requests for information. Other additional duties as required. Occasional evening and weekend work be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (5-7 years) in communications, public relations, journalism, university advancement or related fields; graduation from university with major course work in public relations, communications, journalism, and/or marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Experience leading communications projects is required, as are excellent writing (in a range of styles), interviewing, editing and proofreading skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Supervisory experience is an asset, as is experience with large databases (especially Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge), and experience with website software. Experience using social media as an integrated communications tool is highly desirable.

The Senior Communications Advisor must be self-directed, able to work independently and as part of a team and also be able to effectively manage multiple and competing deadlines. Demonstrated sophistication and maturity of judgement in providing communications counsel to the management team is required.

Familiarity with Newfoundland and Labrador privacy legislation (i.e. Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA)), as well as federal and international legislation that directly influences marketing and communications best practices such as Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are considered assets.

SALARY $62,280 – $84,928 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE 7, 2022

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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