Description:
The Communications Coordinator coordinates and produces regular and ongoing communication to internal and external audiences, deploys products on online platforms, supports events, and helps execute communications plans and strategies of the CHEO Research Institute.
The Communications Coordinator will engage with researchers, staff, and families to create compelling content that promotes research at CHEO.
The ideal candidate is good at, and energized by, working on a wide range of diverse projects; an effective multi-tasker; strong project manager; highly creative thinker; team collaborator, superior writer; and motivated to make a positive, measurable impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and deploy content and branded assets through CHEO RI channels that support communications initiatives, including but not limited to: social media channels; website, internal communications; events; newsletters, and more.
- Coordinate and produce communications products including, but not limited to: website content, emails, newsletters, social media content, presentations, annual reports, board of directors' material, and videos (including Discovery Minutes) to promote research at CHEO to internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to and help maintain content management calendars for social media, editorial planning, and others as required.
- Maintain, update and coordinate RI content on the CHEO intranet, SharePoint, and digital displays.
- Coordinate the CHEO Research Institute Leadership Check-In and other events as required.
- Identify compelling stories and develop content to support RI campaigns and initiatives.
- Proofread and edit content before publication/release.
- Receive feedback from team members and leaders and make the necessary revisions with an eye to continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with peers at CHEO and the CHEO Foundation to collaborate and align on behalf of the CHEO brand for maximum impact and effectiveness, and promotion of research at CHEO.
- Support execution of communications plans and strategies.
- Promote and ensure best practices in communications.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary graduate in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or another related field with a focus on writing. (Essential)
- Minimum two (2) year of related experience. (Essential)
- Minimum two (2) year of professional writing experience. (Essential)
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office), social media and online communication platforms. (Essential)
- Strong public relations, interpersonal and communication skills. (Essential)
- Experience in science and research communications. (Asset)
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to set and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work autonomously. (Asset)
- Experience with design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and project management software (e.g. Microsoft Planner, Asana). (Preferred)
- Fluently bilingual in English and French, with superior (A-level) writing skills in both languages. (Preferred)