Communications Specialist (12-month maternity replacement mandate)/Spécialiste en communication[...]

World Anti-Doping Agency

Montreal

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The World Anti-Doping Agency is seeking a Communications Specialist for a 12-month maternity replacement. This role involves supporting the communications team in promoting WADA's activities and managing brand application. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills in both English and French, with a passion for sports.

Qualifications

Minimum of two to three years of communications or relevant experience.
Excellent oral and written skills in English and French.
Experience proofreading French documents would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Collaborates on writing assignments to promote WADA’s activities.
Coordinates branding and logistics for events.
Handles internal and external queries regarding brand application.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

University degree in communications

Tools

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

InDesign

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Communications Specialist (12-month maternity replacement mandate)

Group: Communications

Reports to: Director, Communications

WHO WE ARE

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.

POSITION OVERVIEW

WADA’s Communications Department is responsible for developing and implementing WADA’s Communications Strategy and Plan in support of the Agency’s strategic and operational priorities. In so doing, the Communications Department promotes the WADA brand, its vision and mission and protects the Agency’s reputation.

The Communications Team has a global communications remit that includes:

Communications Strategy and Planning.
Branding and Corporate Identity.
Media Relations & Leadership Communications.
Corporate & Stakeholder Communications.
Digital Marketing (including web and social media).
Internal Communications.

We are looking for a proactive communicator who is organized, detail-oriented, resourceful and eager to adapt to new challenges. This is an ideal role for someone early in their communications career who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by meaningful work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Communications Support

Collaborates with members of the Communications team and other departments on a wide range of writing assignments aimed at communicating and promoting WADA’s activities via various channels.
Provides support as needed for other areas of activity within the department.

Brand application/design coordination

Will work in consultation with the Communications team, other departments, the brand champion network and external stakeholders as the Agency’s primary brand champion to ensure proper visual application of the brand and its related guidelines.
Handles internal and external queries regarding visual application of the brand, including responding to logo use requests; and
Coordinates design with designers, review & production of branding-related projects (signage, merchandise, etc.) from initiation to completion; in particular, in connection with external events (Symposia and Major Sports Events).

Project coordination

Coordinates branding and logistics (liaising with suppliers, vendors and designers as needed) and various communications in connection with events.
In collaboration with the Communications team and the Stakeholder Engagement impact area, plays a key coordination role in the overhaul of WADA’s global stakeholder database.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

University degree in communications (or relevant discipline). Relevant experience may be considered as equivalent;
Minimum of two to three years of communications/ or relevant experience;
Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages (English/French) and very good command of the other official language. Additional languages are an asset;
Excellent computer skills: SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and ability and interest to learn other software systems such as MailChimp and Content Management Systems;
Experience with InDesign an asset;
Very detail and solution-oriented mindset;
High level organizational and time management skills;
Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and shift priorities as required;
High level of discretion and confidentiality;
Experience proofreading French documents would be considered an asset;
Occasional evening and/or weekend work requirement;
Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport;
Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness, Excellence.

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