Communications Specialist

Perkins&Will; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Communications Specialist to join their dynamic Business Development and Marketing team. This role is perfect for a creative professional who excels in crafting compelling narratives and managing multimedia campaigns. You will be responsible for enhancing the studio's communication strategy, engaging with clients and partners, and mentoring junior content creators. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in architecture and planning. If you're passionate about storytelling and making a difference, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package

Fitness reimbursement

Transit reimbursement

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Group RRSP

RRSP Matching

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Creative individual with strong communication and multimedia skills required.
• Experience in marketing and public relations essential for this role.
• Ability to manage social media and create engaging content a must.

Responsibilities

• Crafts strategic communications for high-profile pursuits and awards.
• Plans and produces multimedia campaigns, including social media.
• Researches client needs and market trends to support business development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Multimedia and editorial skills

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Supervisory and leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

LEED GA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Canva

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Position Summary

Perkins&Will has an exciting opportunity for a creative and highly skilled individual to join our Business Development and Marketing team in a multifaceted role as a Communications Specialist.

This position will be based in our Toronto or Ottawa studio.

The sectors we service include Higher Education; Sports, Recreation and Entertainment; Corporate Interiors; Commercial and Mixed-Use; Urban Design; and Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Crafts and elevates the studio’s most strategic communications: high-profile pursuits, national awards, and prestige publications.
• Plans, produces, and edits multimedia campaigns, including social media campaigns, project storytelling, and firm history. Maintains our active social media presence across various platforms by creating memorable content that highlights the firm’s portfolio, culture, accomplishments, and people.
• Manages a social media calendar and ensures it aligns with the broader communication strategy and marketing strategy.
• Researches expertise to understand needs of clients, market trends, and relevant background information associated with business development efforts.
• Assists the design director, design principal in the curation and production of Design Excellence learning.
• Ensures that storytelling and messaging serves the communities impacted by our clients’ projects through research, writing, editing, and multimedia production.
• Promotes thought leadership within the studio.
• Mentors and guides junior content creators in editorial processes and firm priorities.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates campaigns communication strategy effectively and engages with clients, partners, and consultants to achieve desired communications outcomes.
• Preparation and coordination of proposals as needed.
• Drafts, edits, organizes, and proofs various marketing collateral as needed.
• Making and maintaining contacts with media outlets. Functions as the point of contact for the studio for media relations, including participating in networking and attending events where studio media coverage is expected.
  
  

Proficiencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent multimedia and editorial skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
  
  

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign required.
• Familiarity with Illustrator and PhotoShop preferred.
• Presentation Tools (Adobe Suite/Affinity, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Adobe Premiere or Audition Canva (Preferred but not required)
  
  

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required
• LEED GA (preferred not required
  
  

Expectations

• In studio 4 days per week (as per studio policy) or at events.
• Attendance at external events and conferences (some events may be outside office hours)
• Travel may be required
  
  

Reporting Structure

This role will report to the Marketing Manager.

Our Studios

We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work.

Our package

• A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
• Fitness and transit reimbursement
• Health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP
• RRSP Matching
• Paid parental leave
  
  

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, provincial, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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