Communications Manager Wanted - CivicAction

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Communications Manager Wanted Application deadline: January 20, 2017 How would you like to work for an innovative not-for-profit that brings senior executives and rising leaders from all sectors together to tackle urban challenges facing the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA)? Join CivicAction as a Communications Manager responsible for strategic communications planning and execution including marketing communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, events management, and digital communications. ABOUT THIS POSITION: CivicAction is seeking a Communications Manager with 3-5 years of communications experience for a 12-month fixed-term contract (with the possibility of extension). Reporting to the Director of Communications, the successful applicant will demonstrate the following Attributes:  Proactive, solutions-focused, and highly motivated  Strategic thinker able to anticipate needs and show political acuity  Excellent verbal and written communications skills  Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment and strong diplomacy skills  Self-starter who can work independently and adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines  Strong team player and relationship builder who can foster collaboration  Superior organizational, time and project management skills Experience:  3-5 years of communications experience in public relations and/or marketing  Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate certificate in marketing, public relations or related field  Media relations expertise with existing relationships with national and local media  Experience working with and providing strategic counsel to senior executives  Managed communications campaigns from beginning to end including writing strategic plans, drafting materials, stakeholder/partner engagement, and reporting  Experienced writer and story teller  Managed the planning and execution of events  Advanced knowledge of social media strategy and best practices and tools  Experience procuring and managing external vender relationships

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RESPONSIBILITIES: Communications  Develop and execute a broad range of communications and public relations activities aimed at growing CivicAction’s brand and fostering connections with external stakeholders including media and partners  Work closely with internal colleagues to develop and implement effective communications programs that support strategic goals and brand identity  Lead development of key messages, media releases, backgrounders, newsletters, correspondence, remarks, and other external communications materials  Provide advice to senior management on communications including proactively identifying speaking engagements and media opportunities  Pitch local and national media  Develop and implement communications processes and tools to create targeted media lists, monitor coverage, and measure the effectiveness of campaigns  Develop multi-platform social media strategies Marketing and Event Planning  Procure and manage external suppliers to produce high-quality marketing collateral including brand identity, logos, video, publications, and signage  Lead event logistics from beginning to end including planning, procuring, invitee engagement, event execution, and reporting  Develop and lead strategic invitation strategies and detailed real-time tracking HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected] by January 20, 2017 at 5:00PM. Reference “Communications Manager” in the subject line. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: CivicAction is committed to diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

For more information about the organization and our work, please visit www.civicaction.ca

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