Communications Specialist

Kount; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications firm in Toronto is seeking a Communications Specialist to join its Corporate Communications team. In this hybrid role, you will develop and execute internal and external communications strategies, enhance brand reputation, and support various business priorities through strategic content creation. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and excel in writing, editing, and project management. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in Communications or Public Relations.
• Knowledge of Canadian Press style.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing/communications programs and strategies.
• Create content for various internal and external audiences.
• Conduct program measurement and reporting.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Strong attention to detail

Project management skills

Creative and proactive mindset

Job description

Synopsis of the Role

A fantastic opportunity for a Communications Specialist to join the Corporate Communications teams. You will execute employee and customer-facing strategies for various channels. You’ll communicate the company’s strategic direction, support key business priorities, and advance the company’s reputation and brand through well-designed, strategic communications and public relations initiatives. You will write and prepare materials for various internal communications channels, promote corporate communications initiatives with internal and external stakeholders, and provide internal and external communications support. Hybrid role with opportunity to work remotely 2 days.

What you’ll do

• Develop marketing/communications programs - channels, tactics and timing.
• Create and execute content and communications for internal and external audiences, including: collateral materials, employee and customer communications, social media materials, media releases, event materials, email marketing content, e-newsletters, digital presentations, web content, intranet copy, sales materials, infographics, etc.
• Conduct program measurement and reporting.

What experience you need

• 2-4 years experience in Communications or Public Relations.
• Excellent writing, editing and research skills, with superior knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and style (Canadian Press).
• Strong attention to detail, taking pride in delivering on commitments.
• Strong people, time and project management skills.
• Proactive, innovative, creative, positive, articulate and professional.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

What could set you apart

• Positive, can-do attitude, excited to build something, and confident taking on challenges to achieve objectives.
• Effective communicator, able to synthesize data and information so that it tells a compelling story that resonates with target audiences.
• Team player who enjoys collaboration and working on a dynamic team.

This is an existing position.

Primary Location: CAN-Toronto-5700 Yonge

Function: Marketing

Schedule: Full time