Senior Communications and Marketing Specialist position at CBC focusing on storytelling and community engagement across platforms. Collaborating with teams to promote CBC's brand in the Atlantic region.
Responsibilities
CBC Atlantic is looking for a Senior Communications and Marketing Specialist to join the CBC Marketing, Communications and Brand team in Fredericton, NB.
The successful candidate will collaborate with team members to implement a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and initiatives to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec.
The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Communications, Marketing and Brand for the Atlantic region and Quebec.
This position requires someone with a passion for storytelling and relationship building, a deep understanding of the diverse and changing demographics of the region, and who thrives in fast-paced environments and relishes that no two days are the same.
Developing, implementing and monitoring strategic integrated marketing plans to promote the CBC brand, programming and initiatives across all platforms (social, digital, radio, TV).
Create and implement innovative social media strategies to deepen our community connection and promote awareness and attendance for campaigns and events with new audiences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to develop and generate strategic campaigns that attract target audiences and foster meaningful engagement.
Create and implement community engagement activities for CBC in the Atlantic region including working closely with community partners and on station initiatives, outreach opportunities, community events and stakeholder engagement.
Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external partners including community members, partner organizations and vendors.
Requirements
Post-secondary certificate, diploma or a university degree in Communications/Public Relations or Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Five or more years of experience in communications, public relations and/or marketing.
A strong proven connection to the communities we serve across the Atlantic region, and experience developing strategies to connect with new, younger and more diverse audiences.
Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials and tactics and ability to adapt writing for different audiences and platforms.
Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines and with attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate events, both in-person and virtual, including development of critical path, run of show and briefing documents, and understanding of budget management.
Demonstrated public speaking and networking skills.
Superior social media marketing skills, with a keen understanding of digital/social trends and demonstrable success in creating social media content (filming, editing, posting according to brand guidelines), executing strategies/campaigns and managing business channels.
Ability to leverage research data to drive marketing decisions.
Experience with Google Suite tools (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet).
Experience with Dash Social or other social media tools, and video editing tools with an understanding of creation, editing, captions for social media content purposes.
Experience with Adestra or other newsletter building tools is an asset.
Flexibility in work hours as workflow demands, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
Availability to travel across the team’s region for short periods if required.
A valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company is considered an asset.
Knowledge of languages other than English is considered an asset, particularly French.
Benefits
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities • Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
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