Strategic Communications & Events Lead (Hybrid)

Alberta Magazines; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Evening and occasional weekend event"

Job summary

The Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) is seeking an Events and Communications Manager to lead professional development programs, industry events, and strategic communications. This role will boost member engagement, expand industry visibility, and support AMPA’s programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing communications across channels, delivering both virtual and in-person events (including the Alberta Magazines Conference and Awards), and administering program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in communications.
• Experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and balancing priorities.
• Experience planning and delivering events, conferences, webinars, or community programs.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading for publication-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update the AMPA website with news, events, job postings, resources, and industry information.
• Develop and implement communications strategies to support AMPA’s goals and member engagement.
• Create and manage content for newsletters, social media, website, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver virtual and in-person professional development events, including the annual Alberta Magazines Conference and Awards.
• Support grant applications, funding reports, and member engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communications

Event planning

Project management

Content writing

Social media

WordPress

CMS

Tools

WordPress

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

The Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) is seeking an Events and Communications Manager to lead professional development programs, industry events, and strategic communications. This role will boost member engagement, expand industry visibility, and support AMPA’s programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing communications across channels, delivering both virtual and in-person events (including the Alberta Magazines Conference and Awards), and administering program