Communications Specialist - Contract

fgf brands•Toronto, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist will support, recommend, innovate, and create both internal and external communications. This person will work closely with Talent & Development and IT teams to ensure the smooth implementation of any new initiatives, as well as the management of existing platforms and systems. The communications will be initiated via our intranet, our visual display platform, social media, and other digital mediums. An ideal candidate should be very passionate about the newest technology and social platforms, have strong communication skills, and have some graphic design and/or content creation experience. The ability to learn new processes and systems quickly and work cross-functionally is critical to success in this role.

Requirements

Minimum three years’ experience in a communications role within a corporate setting
Technically savvy with a passion for learning new systems and technology
Copywriting experience to create clear, engaging copy and content
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
Detail oriented, with a track record of completing projects on time
Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly
Ability to influence individuals and build consensus throughout the organization
Patience working all members of the team
Team player with a positive attitude and ability to hit the ground running
Advanced MS Power Point knowledge and proficiency with other MS Office products including Outlook and Excel
Experience with Social Media administration (Workplace, Instagram, LinkedIn, Glassdoor)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other graphic design software an asset
Videography and photography experience an asset
Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Business, Marketing, Communications, or Training preferred

Responsibilities

Create content for and update our communication channels (Workvivo, FGF/24, FGF Home, etc.)
Create content for and update the FGF intranet site
Create monthly social media content calendars and update LinkedIn, Instagram and other relevant social media platforms
Support Talent branding initiatives through content creation
Increase engagement and information/knowledge dissemination across all communication platforms
Pull analytics to provide insights into performance of communication channels and to make recommendations on how to improve communication channels
Facilitate frequent training sessions regarding communications technology both one on one and in classroom
Research, recommend and implement, in collaboration with our IT Business Partner, innovative company-wide communication tools
Identify communication gaps and implement new technology and processes to increase efficiency
Work collaboratively with T&D Event Coordinator on event materials (posters, invites, other collateral) and provide support at events
Work with teams to integrate change management communication activities
Work with internal stakeholders to create advertisements, banners, invites, and other collateral
Manage correspondence with external agencies and partners for various forms of media.