Communications Officer; English Services; On-Site

Position: Communications Officer (English Services) (On-Site)
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* Position Title:

** Communications Officer (English Services) (On-Site)
** Status of Employment:
** Permanent
* * Position Language Requirement:
** English
* * Language

Skills:

** English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)
** Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
** At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

** Unposting Date:**:59 PM###
** Your role
** CBC Calgary is looking for a Communications Officer (Marketing, Digital and Events) to join the local Communications, Marketing and Brand team. The successful candidate will work with a team of other communication professionals in a fast-paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and brand events to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing, and requires someone with a passion for CBC, a flair for connecting with people, and a willingness to entertain a diversity of thought and connections.
** This job will require travelling.
**** Duties for this position may include:
*** Implementing integrated marketing plans to promote our programming and the CBC brand across all platforms (Social, Digital, Radio, TV).
* Organizing events both internally and externally, virtually and in person.
* Executing fan engagement and outreach initiatives, brand activations and contesting, to foster ongoing relationships with audiences.
* Creating and executing creative social media strategies for established and emerging platforms that deepen our community connection and elevate a range of voices.
* Monitoring and executing campaigns, analyzing performance and optimizing content.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to aid, brainstorm and bring to life creative campaigns that attract target audiences and foster engagement.
* Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials.
* Research information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters.
* Carry out all other related tasks as needed.
** We are looking for a candidate with the following:
*** Three (3) years’ relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
* Must be passionate about community and relationship building, and be connected to younger, more diverse communities.
* A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity, inclusion and a respectful work culture.
* Experience in community event logistics and brand activation execution.
* Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving ability.
* Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.
* Active and highly skilled on multiple Digital and Social Media platforms. Proficiency, understanding and a proven ability to write for different channels is required.
* Excellent working knowledge of Google Suite tools (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet).
* Eye for detail and a creative thinker.
* Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.
* Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming.
* Knowledge of languages including but not limited to, Mandarin, Tagalog, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish or any Indigenous languages is considered an asset.
* Availability to travel for short periods when required.
* Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
* Post-secondary certificate, diploma or a university degree in Communications/Public Relations or Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a…