Communications Coordinator

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Edmonton is seeking a talented Communications Coordinator to join their Urban Planning and Economy team. This role will contribute to vital city projects by coordinating integrated marketing and communications services, helping to shape how the city connects with citizens and stakeholders. The Communications Coordinator works closely with the Communications and Engagement team to provide essential marketing and communications services for corporate, departmental, and branch projects. This position is responsible for implementing and coordinating various elements of marketing and communications plans, as well as assisting in their development. The role involves creating a wide range of communication materials, supporting media relations, drafting key messages, managing social media content, and assisting with external communications events and activities. This position also involves liaising and supporting outreach, education, and engagement efforts.

Requirements

Graduation from a two-year college, accredited post-secondary institute, or technical institute program with coursework related to marketing, journalism, communications, or public relations
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a public relations, public affairs, or public information position
Proven ability to deliver quality marketing communication products and advice on time
Experience in delivering marketing communications materials
Working knowledge of communications, marketing, advertising, media, social media, design coordination, event planning, and print production
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels and external client groups
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing deadlines
Ability to gather technical information from clients and translate it into effective marketing communications products
Ability to manage client expectations and prioritize workloads in consultation with supervisors

Nice To Haves

Experience balancing differing perspectives while ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget production of materials
Familiarity with City of Edmonton administrative directives and guidelines related to communications technology and web services

Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing communications plans, including collateral, campaign materials, advertising, promotional campaigns, videos, and publications
Coordinate and facilitate messaging for media, issues, internal, and external communications
Provide research, liaison, and support for marketing and communications planning
Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders
Draft and develop copy for news releases, public service announcements, background documents, collateral materials, newsletters, advertising, web and digital content, key messages, and speaking notes
Coordinate revisions and approvals for copy and messaging materials
Develop and execute event plans, collateral, and educational material, with a focus on digital outreach sessions
Coordinate event logistics and community initiatives
Lead and support volunteers or other event personnel
Provide research, liaison, and support for event planning, including data collection and evaluation of events
Develop and write social media posts and execute social media activities
Develop, write, and coordinate content for digital platforms and tools
Develop copy for web content and coordinate web approvals