SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist creates and delivers an ongoing communications plan to ensure account-based stakeholders understand and embrace key account objectives, and writes communications pieces in support of account communications objectives

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and delivers a communication plan for assigned client account.
• Researches, writes and produces account communications in line with the communications plan. Communication pieces include newsletters and success stories.
• Distributes communications to internal and external audiences.
• Prepares and recommends design concepts, mediums and layout for various materials such as presentations and business plans
• Supports the development, execution and administration of the client's portal.
• Ensures all communications materials adhere to corporate communications policies and branding standards.
• Share best communications practice with other accounts
• Promotes communications initiatives, activities and events.
• Assists in the preparation of various materials such as presentations, business plans, etc. Ensures design and format meets corporate branding and other corporate standards.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• More than one year up to three years of job related experience
• Community college diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to adapt the style, tone and complexity of writing according to target audiences and formats.
• Strong organizational, coordination and decision making skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications
• Ability to manage large, complex integrated communications programs and projects
• Solid understanding of communications principles and best practices
• Facility Management experience considered an asset
• Excellent written and editing skills for both print and electronic communication tools