Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Communications Specialist for a contract role with our client. The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller and strategist, capable of developing and executing a wide range of communication initiatives to support our business objectives. This position requires a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate effectively with various internal teams.

Advantages
- Flexible Hours to accommodate your schedule. Work can be adjusted to individual projects or full time work.
- Remote work is an option or work in office with your own dedicated workspace
- Competitive Salary
- Immediate start
- Opportunity to expand your portfolio with one of Winnipeg's best organizations

Responsibilities
- Content Creation: Develop and write compelling content for multiple platforms, including press releases, blog posts, social media updates, website copy, newsletters, and internal communications.
- Strategy and Planning: Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive communication plans, aligning with the company's marketing and business goals.

- Media Relations: Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, pitch story ideas, and coordinate interviews to secure positive media coverage.
- Internal Communications: Support internal communication efforts by drafting company-wide announcements, presentations, and other materials to ensure employees are informed and engaged.
- Project Management: Manage multiple communication projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Reporting and Analysis: Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives, providing regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and making data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a communications-focused role, with a strong portfolio of work demonstrating writing and content creation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
- Proven experience in media relations.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency with Adobe is a must.
- Experience in the education industry is a plus.

Summary
All information and resumes received will be treated with strict confidentiality!

Ways to apply:

- Apply directly on this site
- Go to our website at create a profile, and apply directly
- Email your resume to ellis.mcknight@randstad.ca and include the title of the position in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. show more

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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