Strategic Communications & Community Engagement Specialist

National Media Awards Foundation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Specialist, Communications & Community Relations to support cross‑department messaging for guests, clients, suppliers and staff. The role requires driving community programs, internal comms and external storytelling across channels.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Community Relations, you’ll coordinate content for newsletters, social media, and annual reporting while ensuring a cohesive organizational voice in a

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism.
• 1–5 years of communications experience with a focus on internal, corporate and community relations.
• Innovative thinker with track record translating strategy into action.
• Passion for live entertainment and nonprofit industries.
• Knowledge of unionized environments and/or large decentralized teams is an asset.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support community advisory group and youth council; manage agendas and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with Hastings-Sunrise groups; represent the PNE at events.
• Manage community programs: donations, neighborhood grants, events, and ticket recognition.
• Oversee community communications: newsletters, website content, social content.
• Coordinate neighborhood initiatives: sound mitigations, safety, and traffic concerns.
• Support President's Office in public board content development and communication.
• Develop internal communications best practices; measure performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure cohesive voice across internal departments.
• Create external content with marketing for social, websites, and presentations.
• Provide speaking points and FAQs for external partners and guests.
• Plan, write and manage the PNE Annual Report.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative

Collaborative

Deadline-driven

Change management

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in corporate communications/marketing/PR/journalism

Job description

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Specialist, Communications & Community Relations to support cross‑department messaging for guests, clients, suppliers and staff. The role requires driving community programs, internal comms and external storytelling across channels.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications & Community Relations, you’ll coordinate content for newsletters, social media, and annual reporting while ensuring a cohesive organizational voice in a