Communications Summer Student

The Calgary Airport Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Calgary Airport Authority seeks a motivated student for a 4-month term in their Digital Communications team. This role involves creating content, managing digital assets, and supporting brand transitions while gaining valuable industry experience. The position offers opportunities for networking and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Networking and growth opportunities

Opportunities to give back to the community

Qualifications

• Pursuing education in relevant fields like Communications or Marketing.
• Experience with Adobe tools and managing social media platforms.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support communications strategies for web and social media content.
• Create and manage digital assets and graphics.
• Assist in planning and implementing corporate events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Communications

Business Administration

Marketing

Graphic Design

Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Number of positions available: 1

Status: 4 Month Term (May 2025 - Aug 2025)

Closing Date: May 30, 2025

The Calgary Airport Authority (known as Calgary Airports) is committed to creating an environment where our students are rewarded through meaningful work experiences and numerous opportunities to connect with employees, stakeholders, and other students just like you. Our program offers students an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience, knowledge, and contacts through full time work in their chosen field.

OUR TEAM

The Digital Communications team oversees the development of internal and external communications strategies that support our annual business plans. We’re driven by research, motivated by action, and take pride in developing head-turning outcomes for our various business partners. We are seeking an ambitious student to join us as we support several strategic initiatives aimed at elevating experiences at YYC.

What You Will Do

Under the supervision of the Manager, Social, Digital & Creative, this position supports communications strategies for web, media, and social media content. You will write and create content for all channels as well as support an exciting new brand transition. You will also have the opportunity to assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing various events such as fundraisers, media events, employee townhalls, etc.

Responsibilities Include

• Facilitating the transition to our new brand through document management
• Creating and managing digital assets such as photo and video.
• Managing the YYC Communications inbox, making small changes to our external website and our intranet including the drafting and posting of internal articles.
• Creating graphics that align with our new brand, including intranet banners, social images, yyc.com carousels, etc.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of corporate events.
• Exploring low-input ways to make our presence on social media larger and more consistent, driving engagement with and the growth of our audiences.
  
  

What You Bring

• Pursuing a post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Information Design, New Media, or similar discipline (Business Administration, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication etc.)
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and knowledge of video editing considered an asset.
• Experience with managing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• A passion for building and maintaining key business relationships with the ability to respond to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proactive problem solver with the desire and ability to achieve results.
• Ability to work effectively with a team as well as individually.
• Strong organizational skills.
  
  

WHAT ELSE?

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a restricted area identification card (RAIC).
• This role is eligible for our hybrid work model with a combination of onsite and remote work.
  
  

What You Can Expect

It’s simple – we invest in our people because they are the backbone of our success. We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Networking and growth opportunities
• Opportunities to give back to the community
  
  

Our Values

• We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.
• We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.
• We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.
• We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.
• We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.
  
  

Are you looking for the journey of a lifetime? One that’s focused on creating effortless and memorable experiences for millions of guests and travelers each year. Click the apply button for your chance to learn how you can be a part of one of Alberta’s Top Employers.

The Calgary Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who may contribute to organizational diversification of ideas.

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