Communications Coordinator

Tyndale University•Toronto, ON

35d•CA$48,000 - CA$52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for crafting compelling written content for external and internal communications. This role involves writing, editing, and distributing content across various platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases. The Communications Coordinator will ensure all written material are clear, engaging, and aligned with the organization's messaging and goals. Additionally, this role will collaborate with different departments to support their communication needs and maintain a consistent voice across all written content.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a communications or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ Years of experience in similar position
Strong background in writing and content creation
Proficiency in Office software and publication tools
Design experience with Adobe Suite, Canva an asset
Ability to write and edit several different types of copy from student emails, journalistic articles, press releases, web copy to advertising print copy and radio ads
Proven Writing Skills: Demonstrated ability to write clear, engaging, and persuasive content for various platforms, including emails, social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases.
Content Creation: Experience in developing and managing content calendars, ensuring timely and relevant content delivery.
Editing and Proofreading: Strong editing and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
Digital Media Proficiency: Familiarity with digital media tools and platforms, including content management systems (CMS), social media management tools, and email marketing software.
Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams to gather information, develop content, and ensure consistent messaging.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Analytical Skills: Experience in analyzing communication metrics and using data to inform content strategies and improve engagement.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Highly self-motivated, willing to take responsibility for his/her actions and work
Strong commitment to serve students and faculty in the context of a Christian university and seminary; understanding of the ‘service’ approach to higher education marketing
Demonstrated professionalism, tact and diplomacy
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.
A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement

Nice To Haves

Design experience with Adobe Suite, Canva an asset

Responsibilities

Copy edit most material written for marketing and communications
Ensure accuracy and timely update of contents
Resource gathering for web pages and micro-sites, events, e-news, articles, public relations, internal communications and other material as needed
Coordinate resources into appropriate media streams (print, web, social media etc…)
Conduct interviews, on and off campus and by phone, online meeting or in-person, to source content
Write for all mediums
Recommend changes in editorial policy and processes
Create, or coordinate the writing, and prepare textual content for websites (including feature articles, advertising copy, program pages, links, etc.)
Write web and social media content as needed
Provide support in coordinating communication with the press on corporate issues
Write and edit press releases
Research external trends
Identify multimedia content needed to support or work alongside textual content
Locate and select appropriate, existing multimedia content including still images, animations, music and video as needed
Some design work
Interact with other departments to develop and maintain quality processes and communication
Manage relationship with external organizations (Chatterhigh, SchoolFinder, etc.)
Manage relationship with external editor
Participate as an active and contributing member of the marketing and communications team
Provide event support as needed