Content Specialist

National Media Awards Foundation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and education

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Hybrid work model (3 days in office)

TTC accessible office

Job summary

Options Consulting Solutions seeks a seasoned Communications Content Specialist to join its Communications and Public Relations team in Toronto. You will own and elevate content across multiple channels, shaping strategy and execution to elevate brand reputation and member engagement.

You will manage editorial calendars, oversee flagship publications, and translate technical material into clear content. Collaboration with PR, marketing, and product teams will drive integrated campaigns and

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in content development, public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism.
• Advanced copywriting, editing, and proofreading with CP Style.
• Experience managing complex content projects, calendars, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong editorial lens to shape content from diverse contributors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and manage editorial calendars across core content channels, including email marketing.
• Develop and oversee content for flagship print and digital publications with external writers.
• Write, edit, and review content for brand consistency and audience relevance.
• Translate complex subjects into clear, accessible content.
• Lead copy development for multi-channel campaigns (paid/outbound lead-gen).
• Collaborate with designers on assets and campaign materials.
• Manage multiple projects, including high-visibility events and campaigns.
• Track performance, budgets, and learnings; report on content/campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Editorial leadership

CP Style knowledge

Content project management

Bilingual EN/FR

Strong communication

Public relations

Education

Marketing/PR/Journalism degree

Tools

CP Style

Job description

COMMUNICATIONS CONTENT SPECIALIST

FULL-TIME

TORONTO

The Company

Our client, a national professional organization with a highly engaged member base is seeking a seasoned Communications Content Specialist to join its Communications and Public Relations team. This role is ideal for a strong writer and editor who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants their work to have real visibility and influence.

You will shape and steward content that reaches tens of thousands of professionals across Canada, playing a critical role in brand reputation, member engagement, and integrated marketing campaigns. This is a hands-on, high-impact individual contributor role with significant cross-functional exposure.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong focus on professional development and education support
• Inclusive and collaborative culture
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office weekly)
• TTC accessible office

The Job

In this role, you will own and elevate content across multiple channels, acting as both a strategic partner and an execution leader.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, creating, and managing editorial calendars across core content channels, including email marketing
• Developing and overseeing content for flagship print and digital publications, collaborating with external writers and contributors
• Writing, editing, and reviewing content organization-wide to ensure CP Style, brand consistency, clarity, and audience relevance
• Translating complex, technical subject matter into clear, accessible, and engaging content
• Partnering with PR, marketing, and product teams on integrated campaigns, promotions, and special initiatives
• Leading copy development for multi-channel campaigns, including paid and outbound lead-generation initiatives
• Collaborating with designers to develop creative assets and campaign materials
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, including high-visibility initiatives tied to major events and campaigns
• Tracking performance, budgets, and key learnings, and reporting on content and campaign effectiveness

What You Bring to the Job

You are a confident content professional with strong editorial judgment and a proven ability to lead content initiatives from concept to execution.

We’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in content development, public relations, marketing, communications, or journalism
• Advanced copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills using Canadian Press (CP) Style
• Experience managing complex content projects, calendars, and cross-functional stakeholders
• A strong editorial lens with the ability to shape content from diverse contributors and subject-matter experts
• Comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with competing priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting integrated marketing or PR campaigns (paid or promotional experience is a strong asset)
• Post-secondary education in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Bilingual English/French is considered an asset

We really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Public Relations, Marketing, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Professional Services, Professional Training and Coaching, and Non-profit Organizations