At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver impactful communications initiatives that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Company: Join the University of Waterloo, a leading global innovation hub.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team in a welcoming workplace for all abilities.
- Why this job: Make a difference by enhancing the university's reputation through effective communication.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and ability to engage with various stakeholders.
The predicted salary is between 73695 - 92119 $ per year.
At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support and opportunities that empower you to advance your career. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise.
Primary Purpose
This job description has been prepared to support implementation and role clarity. It reflects the intended scope of the role at this stage and may be subject to minor adjustments as the work is operationalized, and responsibilities are completed.
The Communications Specialist is a role responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating communications initiatives that support institutional priorities. The role applies communications knowledge and professional judgment to develop, implement and refine communications activities across content, channels, campaigns, projects, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Communications Planning and Delivery
- Plans, coordinates and delivers communications initiatives, projects and activities aligned with operational and strategic priorities.
- Translates objectives and requirements into coordinated communications activities, deliverables, and implementation plans.
- Independently manages assigned communications work, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and intended outcomes.
- Applies communications knowledge and professional judgment to adapt approaches based on audience, channel, and contextual needs.
- Content Development and Execution
- Develops and delivers communications content, messaging, and materials across a variety of channels and formats.
- Research, analyze and synthesize information to create clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications.
- Produces and edits communications products including web content, articles, presentations, key messages, briefing materials, and digital communications.
- Applies editorial judgment to ensure communications are accurate, accessible, inclusive, and aligned with institutional standards.
- Recommends content approaches and messaging strategies that support audience engagement and communications objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Collaborates with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and communications colleagues to support communications initiatives.
- Acts as a key point of coordination for assigned projects, aligning inputs and expectations.
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