Communications Student

Description:

As a Communications Student and depending on your assigned project, here’s how you will contribute to the team:

Responsibilities

• Works with the Toronto District communications team to support in the creation and implementation of communications tactics that shape and support district communications plans.

• Receives an incredible opportunity to research, write, and edit a wide range of engaging content for internal and external audiences, including articles, social media posts, website content, news releases, project profiles, executive communications, and proposal narratives.

• Tracks media coverage, identifying relevant trends, aggregating data, and measuring analytics.

• Researches and maintains a content calendar to support district communications plans, ensuring strategies are in line with current cutting-edge communications strategies and tactics.

• Has the chance to produce creative visual content with an emphasis on storytelling through the lens of our key stakeholders.

• Collaborates with the communications team to develop and implement communications plans to support the organization’s key strategic objectives, engaging both internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or diploma in journalism, public relations, corporate communications, or digital communications, with sound knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations and content marketing.

• Additional photography, video production, and graphic design skills would be considered an asset.

• A confident writer with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.

• Proven skills in project management and consulting with internal and external clients/stakeholders.

• Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and web content management systems.

• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and take initiative in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment.

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