Digital Content Creator

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a freelance writer skilled in creating engaging content for the Faculty of Arts. The role involves interviewing students and staff, writing compelling stories, and contributing to various communication platforms. Candidates should have a degree in journalism or a related field, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position requires some travel to multiple campuses within the region.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as journalist, marketing writer, or copywriter is preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with research skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interview and write engaging stories for the Faculty of Arts.
• Create internal and external content aligned with university values.
• Collaborate with the team to generate impactful copy across mediums.

Skills

Journalistic skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing and editing skills

Team collaboration

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or English

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Arts Events Coordinator/DBM

SUMMARY

On a freelance basis, the successful candidate will interview and write engaging stories for the Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The successful candidate will report to the Communication and Event Coordinator and work closely with leadership, other members of the communications team, in addition to colleagues from across the Faculty of Arts. You will play a fundamental role in defining the impact KPU has had on students, staff, and faculty.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply journalistic skills, approach, and mindset to connect with Students, Staff and Faculty members.
• Create engaging internal and external written content that aligns with the universities established values: Integrity, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration.
• Write innovative and compelling long-form stories as well as tight, impactful copy for standard corporate documents including press releases, media statements, and business letters.
• Collaborate with the Communication and Events team to generate impactful copy for a variety of mediums - including social and digital media, websites, and videos.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, communications, or English is preferred. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or English that will be completed within six months of applying will also be considered.
• Two (2) years' experience as journalist, marketing writer, and/or copywriter is preferred.
• A creative, collaborative team-player with a passion for written storytelling
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and receptive to feedback
• Excellent writing and editing skills with standard-setting secondary research skills and the ability to translate interviews into clear, concise, and compelling content.
• Thorough understanding of how to communicate in the digital environment, with deep knowledge of content strategy and metrics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask projects, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines. The right candidate will be able to navigate a complex work environment, influence others, and guide decision-making.
• Professional, collaborative approach, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and work with various teams.
• Duties will require the ability to travel to all 5 KPU campuses (Surrey, Langley, Cloverdale, and Richmond) and other locations in the Lower Mainland as required.

Portfolio Submission: Please provide a link to a portfolio or include samples of your recent work.

Salary Information: Anticipated hourly pay rate: $28.00