Communications Officer (CBC Atlantic) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

National Media Awards Foundation; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Communications Officer to join the CBC Marketing, Communications and Brand team in Halifax. The role supports marketing and journalism across Atlantic Canada and Quebec, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

The successful candidate will craft messaging, manage events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance CBC priorities while upholding editorial standards. Travel and occasional evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of relevant experience with strong writing, editing and proofreading.
• Experience developing communications and marketing materials.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills under deadline pressure.
• Experience in community events, brand activation, and run-of-show development.
• Ability to travel and work at community events when required.
• Knowledge of CBC programming and audience engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, social media tools and newsletter platforms.

Responsibilities

• Advance objectives to grow connections with younger and diverse audiences, on-site and online.
• Support community engagement activities across the Atlantic region and Quebec, virtually and in person.
• Develop media materials including chat notes and community posts.
• Create and post social media content; basic photography and design may be needed.
• Develop newsletters for internal and external audiences.
• Research information for special projects and administrative matters.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Community engagement

Storytelling

Education

Communications/PR/Marketing degree

Tools

Google Suite

Dash Social

Video editing

Newsletter tools (Adestra)

Job description

Position Title:Communications Officer (CBC Atlantic) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-12-09 11:59 PM

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role:

Are you passionate about storytelling and connecting with communities? Are you an outgoing personality who is comfortable engaging people, from small groups to large audience gatherings? Do you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing news and broadcasting industry? Do you have demonstrated events experience, proven writing experience and an interest in working with an enthusiastic team on all things communication and marketing? This is the role for you.

CBC Atlantic is looking for a Communications Officer to join the local CBC Marketing, Communications and Brand team.

The successful candidate will work with a team of communication professionals in a fast-paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and brand events to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec.

This position reports to the Manager of Communications, Marketing and Brand in Halifax, representing Quebec and the Atlantic region, and requires someone with a passion for storytelling and relationship building, a flair and genuine joy for engaging with people, and a deep understanding of the diverse and changing demographics of the region.

This position is hybrid. An in-office presence in the CBC Halifax station is required, as is the ability to travel and work at community events and locations across the region as required.

Duties for this position may include:

• Advancing strategic objectives to grow CBC’s connections with younger, diverse audiences, creating strategies to identify new audiences and reach people where they are, both in-person and online.
• Supporting community engagement activities for CBC in the Atlantic region and Quebec both virtually and in person, including working closely with community partners and editorial colleagues on station initiatives, outreach opportunities, community events and stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting the development of media materials including chat notes and community page posts.
• Supporting social media strategies by creating, editing, and posting creative social media content for established and emerging platforms. This may require photography and basic design skills.
• Supporting the development of initiatives such as newsletters for both internal and external audiences.
• Researching information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters, including managing newsroom tours.
• Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials. Lead and coordinate orders, receiving and cataloguing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional and marketing communications teams across CBC to develop and elevate national priorities and campaigns that attract audiences and foster engagement while supporting editorial objectives and journalism standards and practices.
• Supporting and nurturing relationships with internal and external partners including audience members, partner organizations and vendors.
• Work with Audience Relations to develop messaging in response to audience enquiries and reactions.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Three (3) years’ or more of relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.
• Connection to the communities we serve across the Atlantic region, and experience developing strategies to connect with new, younger and more diverse audiences.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines and with attention to detail.
• Experience in community event logistics and brand activation execution, both in-person and virtual, including development of critical path and run of show, and coordination of swag and onsite needs.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming.
• Demonstrated customer service and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience with Google Suite tools (Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet).
• Experience with Dash Social or similar 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.
• A results-oriented, enthusiastic and reliable team player with excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrated solutions-focus and a positive attitude.
• A strong desire to promote the values of diversity, inclusion and a respectful work culture.
• Flexibility in work hours as workflow demands, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Availability to travel for short periods if required. Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.
• Knowledge of languages other than English is considered an asset, particularly French.
• Personal or professional experience working in / knowledge of the Quebec region is considered an asset.
• Post‑secondary education with certificate, diploma or a university degree in communications/public relations or marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued,