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Media & Communications Specialist

17 October 2017 | Published in Careers. Read 127 times.

Status: Now hiring

Type: Contract

As a Media & Communications Specialist, you will manage specific projects related to the successful implementation of PCIC’s communications objectives, with a strong emphasis on creating and implementing integrated communications workflows and plans where media outreach is a major element. You will also be responsible for internal team communication workflows as well as event planning and communication with PCIC supporters and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement strategic and integrated communications plans using a wide range of communications platforms to support organizational efforts
  • Draft, edit and disseminate communications materials such as client stories, press releases, media/photo advisories, articles for newsletter and website, and other materials as required
  • Manage PCIC’s dynamic web content and social media platform and develop workflows to integrate communication goals into the care coordination workflow
  • Develop and nurture relationships with external audiences
  • Ensure communications outreach is data-driven and measurable, using approved techniques that meet the industry standard
  • Coordinate specific public relations tasks and/or events (stakeholder meetings etc.)
  • Communicate regularly with the PCIC teams and SMEs to keep up-to-date on programmatic developments and from these discussions, identify opportunities for external communications
  • Develop and maintain PCIC’s multimedia database (image/video/textual content)

Qualifications:

  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and project management skills.
  • Must possess excellent research skills.
  • Must have experience using social media to increase and track audience engagement, with knowledge of social media best practices, online media tools/resources, and traditional and emerging media channels.
  • Ability to think strategically to develop and implement a public relations and social media strategy using testing and metrics is a necessity
  • Must possess HTML skills, proficiency using SharePoint and MS Office tools, and ability to quickly learn other online software tools.
  • Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop preferred, and graphic design experience desirable.
  • Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications or related.
  • Must have three to five years’ experience in social media environments.

Travel:

We anticipate no more than 25% travel for this role.

Contact Information:

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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