Communications Officer (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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Are you passionate about storytelling and connecting with communities? Are you outgoing and comfortable engaging people from small groups to large audience gatherings? Do you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing news and broadcasting industry? This is the role for you.

Your role:

CBC is looking for a Communications Officer to join the local CBC Marketing, Communications and Brand team, based in Montreal.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager of Communications, Marketing and Brand for the Atlantic region and Quebec, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will work with a team of communication professionals in a fast-paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and brand events to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming across English-speaking Quebec, as well as the Atlantic region: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.

This is a permanent position based in Montreal. This position is hybrid. An in-office presence in the CBC Montreal station is required, with the ability to travel and work at community events and locations across the region as required. 

Duties for this position may include:

• Advancing strategic objectives to grow CBC’s connections with younger, diverse audiences in-person and online by collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate national priorities and support editorial objectives and journalism standards + practices.

• Developing, implementing and reporting on integrated marketing campaigns to promote CBC brand, programming and initiatives across all platforms (social, digital, radio, TV). 

• Developing and implementing sponsorships, partnerships and community engagement events both in person and virtually, including taking part in negotiating, drafting and implementing partnership agreements and working closely with community partners, ambassadors and editorial colleagues on station initiatives/live remotes, outreach opportunities and stakeholder engagement.

• Supporting the development of marketing materials for various audiences including chat notes, community page posts, pitches, social media content, and newsletters, as well as involvement in and understanding of branding.

• Collaborating with editorial colleagues to manage host requests from various community groups, including assessing relevance and confirming scheduling.

• Supporting and nurturing relationships with internal and external partners including audience members, partner organizations and vendors.

• Liaison with Radio-Canada colleagues to support projects and inquiries as required.

• Researching and sourcing suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials. Coordinating orders, receiving, cataloguing and distribution. 

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years’ or more of relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, a working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressures.

• Post-secondary education with certificate, diploma or a university degree in communications/public relations or marketing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills:

• Passion for storytelling, relationship building and connection to the communities we serve across Quebec, including experience developing strategies to connect with new, younger and more diverse audiences, and understanding of the diverse and changing demographics of the region.

• Demonstrated knowledge of local CBC programming, and a strong desire to promote the values of diversity, inclusion and a respectful work culture.

• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills and ability to adapt writing for different audiences and platforms.

• Experience in event logistics and brand activations, both in-person and virtual

• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating creativity as well as good judgment.

• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines and with attention to detail.

• Flexibility in work hours as workflow and deadlines demand, including ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

• Availability to travel for short periods if required. Asset to possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

• Personal or professional experience working in / knowledge of the Atlantic region is considered an asset. 

• Knowledge of languages other than English is considered an asset, particularly fluently bilingual in French.

Think this job is meant for you but worried you don’t have it all? At CBC/Radio-Canada, we recognize that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. If you feel you meet most of the qualifications and you’re excited by the possibility of adding to the rich culture of the CBC, take a chance and express your interest by applying now!

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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