Writer and Content Creator

Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology at Humber Polytechnic; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation possible

Job summary

Humber Polytechnic is seeking a Writer and Content Creator in Creative Services and Special Projects at the North Campus. The role focuses on writing and content creation for integrated communications and supports multimedia production for internal and external audiences.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will develop copy, plan interviews, review materials, and contribute to research, grant proposals and publication content.

Qualifications

• Three-year diploma/degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or other relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Writes, interviews and develops content for integrated communications.
• Produces multi-media content including video and photo assets.
• Manages editorial flow, timelines and requirements for projects.

Skills

Writing

Interviewing

Editing

Video scripting

Public relations

Storytelling

Project management

Multimedia content

Education

Communications/PR/Journalism degree or diploma

Tools

Video editing

Photography

Job description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Position Title: Writer and Content Creator – Creative Services and Special Projects

Status: Appendix-D (12-month contract)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Marketing & Communications

Campus/Location: North Campus

Payband: H

Salary Range: $38.09 - $44.04

Starting Salary:$38.09; Progression through the payband is in accordance with the increments in the payband as outline in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement based on actual service in the payband.

About the Marketing & Communications at Humber:

The Marketing and Communications department consists of Creative Services, Communications, and Marketing.

The Creative Services and Special Projects team captures Humber events and initiatives through photo and video work. The team includes photographers, videographers, and content creators to support Faculties and Departments through creative storytelling.

The Communications team produces and shares stories and information about Humber with the Humber community and the world through media relations, social media, internal communications, corporate storytelling, and issues management. The work of this team supports student recruitment, informs, and engages current student and faculty audiences, institutional stakeholders and partners, alumni, and the local community.

Humber's marketing team leads institutional marketing strategy, multichannel advertising, brand strategy and stewardship, with a strong focus on driving recruitment through awareness and preference building. The team provides strategic consultation throughout the institution, supporting both ongoing operations and project-specific needs.

About theWriter and Content Creator, Creative Services and Special Projects Role:

The Writer and Content Creator, Creative Services and Special Projects (WCC) is a member of the Creative Services team within Marketing and Communications and is responsible for writing and content creation for integrated communications that positively enhance the image and reputation of Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Creative Services and Special Projects, the WCC is responsible for the development, flow and completion of copywriting and supporting the production of multi-media content for projects within the department for external and internal audiences. The incumbent is responsible for content development including effective interviewing, journalism subject research and video script writing, production support for video and photo assignments such as scheduling, talent sourcing, location scouting, workback schedules and onsite for shoots for multiple communication platforms at Humber to support projects within Marketing and Communications. The role is also required on occasion to develop and edit multimedia content. The role writes or contributes to research & grant proposals, award submissions and other Humber or project-based publications The WCC also creates content to support the Communications team for strategic, executive, departmental, and faculty initiatives.

The WCC has demonstrated experience and strong knowledge of:

• Canadian journalism standards, research and journalistic quality writing; CP Style
• Writing for post-secondary education:
• for web, multimedia and social media
• grant/award submissions
• research proposals
• Video scriptwriting
• Multiplatform storytelling and integrating various types of content into one format (article, video)
• Developing and curating content, leveraging existing brand style and tone
• Planning and executing interviews for profiles or quotes with industry executives, students, alumni, etc.
• Project management support for multi-media productions
• Managing project timelines and milestones
• Event planning and support experience
• Office administration (e.g. scheduling meetings, purchasing and planning of resources for events/initiatives)

About You:

Education

Three-year diploma/degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or other relevant disciplines.

Experience and Skills

A minimum of two years working as a writer, journalist, content creator and/or public relations/communications specialist.

Key skills include writing, managing, planning, interviewing and producing postsecondary/corporate publications and web content; writing news/ feature stories for print, web and social; supervising editorial flow, logistics, timelines and requirements for all projects; editing print, video and web-based content, superior oral, written, social media communication and interview skills.

Experience writing speeches, project briefs/memos, and award/grant applications.

A self-starting storyteller with journalistic interviewing and writing skills and the ability to work independently.

Experience project managing or producing short form videos including management of planning, casting, logistics and overseeing production and postproduction.

Ability to create and integrate different types of content into published stories and articles.

Ability to plan, organize, and support large-scale events with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([e-mail]).