Communications Planner

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$86,340 - CA$110,415 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Toronto Communications (UTC) is focused on promoting, enhancing and protecting U of T’s brand and reputation by sharing the University’s strengths, achievements and impact with the world. Our award-winning team of marketing and communications professionals provides strategic communications counsel, brand strategy and marketing communications expertise to the University’s three campuses. UTC strengthens U of T’s brand and reputation through compelling marketing and communication campaigns, prize-winning publications, expert media pitching, proactive issues management and best-in-class social media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications and/or journalism or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating a project and overseeing project timelines.
• Demonstrated experience work in a complex public sector environment, preferably within a university setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communications planning and media/content production.
• Demonstrated writing experience, including demonstrated ability to write in a variety of styles and voices for a range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the University’s mission and intersection with the broader community.
• Highly developed research and presentation skills with the ability to process, synthesize and present a diverse range of information to a varied audience.
• Demonstrated initiative and analytical ability.
• Ability to proactively manage a large and constantly fluctuating workload and to meet tight and often unpredictable deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and ability to exercise tact, judgment, discretion and a high degree of political acuity.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Diplomatic
• Adaptable
• Problem-solver
• Resourceful
• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of integrated communication plans to support high-profile University initiatives and issues.
• Advising on communications strategies that align with institutional goals, priorities and audiences.
• Consulting with clients regarding the development of project scope and resources.
• Developing production schedules, including milestones, critical path, deliverables, and reporting.
• Overseeing production operations related to communication activities. Liaising with contacts to facilitate collaboration and consistency of communications.
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance. Advising internal stakeholders on strategic approaches and tactics.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of campaigns and/or programs using complex statistical reports on performance indicators to support decision making.
• Drafting and editing high-quality content for a range of communications channels and audiences.
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level