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Senior Communications Strategist Full-time Job

Jan 22nd, 2025 at 22:41   Marketing & Communication   Regina   25 views Reference: 11467
Job Details

Closing Date: February 4, 2025

 

 

The City of Regina is making changes to its communications approach and is looking for talented storytellers to help inform, educate, and inspire Regina residents.

 

This is the job for you if:

  • You have curiosity. You will continuously learn about City programs, services, and initiatives and be challenged to find the best way to communicate them to residents. A love for learning and a desire to really understand how things work will be an asset.
  • You see opportunities. Every project, service, and initiative comes with its own set of unique communications requirements. Do you think outside the box and thrive on finding new solutions?
  • You find a story to tell in everything.  We need talented storytellers to share information with residents that engages them and helps them stay informed.
  • You are a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team. You have solid communication experience which when combined with your independent nature allows you to easily chart a strong and strategic path forward as it relates to communication activities.

 

The successful candidate will develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans to support City programs and services. They will collaborate closely with departments and deploy targeted tactics to achieve business goals. From traditional to digital media, they will craft various materials such as news releases and social media content. With strong analytical skills, they will conduct research and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver effective communications and marketing strategies.
  • Proactively work with colleagues in communications and across the organization.
  • Provide strategic advice to interdepartmental teams.
  • Prepare news releases, briefing notes, digital content, ads and other communications materials.
  • Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements.
  • Research, identify and advise on emerging communications issues and challenges and work with teams and clients to address them.
  • Participate in change management communications planning.
  • Perform other work as required.

Key Qualifications

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two (2) year diploma in Public Relations, in addition to directly related work experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment.
  • Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues. Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials.
  • Political acumen is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated results in effective use of best-practice strategic communications planning and the ability to effectively implement and evaluate communications strategies.
  • Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances.
  • Experience in working in teams to plan, execute and report on engagement activities.
  • Continuing record of professional development.

Working/Other Conditions

  • Candidates must be available to work in the office during standard business hours.

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
  • Proof of education is required.
  • Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.
Company Description
We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.