Emerging Strategic Communications Specialist

Waterloo International; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waterloo is seeking a Communications professional to develop and deliver content that supports institutional priorities. You will coordinate input from experts and campus partners to produce clear, audience-focused materials across digital and print channels.

The role emphasizes applying brand and accessibility standards, while managing multiple projects and timelines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education at the undergraduate level in communications or a related field.
• Experience in developing written content and coordinating campaigns across channels.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and delivery of communications plans and content aligned with priorities.
• Coordinates input from subject-matter experts and campus partners to ensure accuracy.
• Creates content for digital and print channels including articles, newsletters and social media.
• Analyzes information to support audience-focused communications.
• Applies brand standards, accessibility guidelines and editorial practices.
• Maintains project documentation and tracks approvals and timelines.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Content development

Storytelling

Audience engagement

Channel delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Project coordination

Time management

Accessibility standards

Education

Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or a related field

Job description

University of Waterloo is seeking a Communications professional to develop and deliver content that supports institutional priorities. You will coordinate input from experts and campus partners to produce clear, audience-focused materials across digital and print channels.

The role emphasizes applying brand and accessibility standards, while managing multiple projects and timelines in a collaborative environment.