Communications Advisor

THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION•Ottawa, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Social Purpose: CREA opens doors to thriving futures for all, beginning with home. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) serves as the national voice of REALTORS® and a strong advocate for homeowners, playing a key role in assessing and influencing important economic, policy, and social issues. We champion REALTORS® on behalf of Canadians, promoting awareness, education, and professional excellence in the profession. Join us and be a part of a team that is working together to make home happen. The Communications Advisor is responsible for developing a variety of internal and external communication materials with a focus on materials like speaking notes, emails, publications, social media, video scripts, and notices. The candidate will work with other departments, including Government Relations, Social Impact, Events, and Marketing, to support their communication activities.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in writing, editing, and content creation
Experience developing content for digital channels, including email and social media
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to write and edit clear, effective content in English
Solid understanding of email marketing fundamentals and content best practices
Ability to identify storytelling opportunities and translate them into engaging content
Strong strategic thinking skills with sound judgment and decision-making ability
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and follow through on commitments
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
Collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Passion for storytelling and creating engaging, high-quality content
Communications (written and verbal)
Accurate
Proactive and organized
Innovative/Creative
Attention to Detail
Engagement
Teamwork
Analytical and research-driven

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced email marketing (e.g., customer journeys, segmentation, sentiment analysis)
Experience creating on-camera content for social media
Proficiency in French

Responsibilities

Provide support in the development of CREA’s editorial calendar.
Plan and implement content layout according to content goals and in coordination with the design team.
Provide support to the Communications team in the execution of strategic objectives involving members, leadership and the general public; develop compelling content to key audiences and per objectives.
Impeccable writing and editing skills, able to deliver effective and engaging messaging in a variety of “voices”.
Assist in the development, maintenance, and recording of departmental key messaging.
Help the development and distribution of CREA’s internal staff newsletter, the Catherine Street Chronicle.
Ability to identify and analyze issues, events, and trends that provide opportunities or challenges for the organization to consider.
Attend CREA events and tradeshows, as assigned, to engage with REALTOR® members and promote CREA and relevant programs or campaigns.
Ensure the creative content and production quality of communication materials are consistent with CREA’s values, policies, objectives and identity.
Provide support as needed to CREA’s Director of Communications.
Undertake any other reasonable communications tasks as assigned.