Communications Advisor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54816)

Description

Are you a communications pro with a passion for your city? Join the City of Edmonton's Community Services department as a Communications Advisor and help shape the way we connect with Edmontonians. We're looking for a skilled communicator who can craft and deliver effective communications and marketing plans and reach diverse audiences across the city. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting public safety programs, initiatives and services that enhance the well-being of Edmontonians. If you have an insatiable curiosity, a passion for storytelling and the ability to navigate complex issues with clarity and creativity, we want to hear from you! The Community Services department is a front-line partner with residents and communities committed to creating a safe, healthy and vibrant city.

What will you do?

• Lead, develop and implement communications strategies, and marketing and public education campaigns for external and internal audiences
• Identify emerging issues and provide timely advice and effective strategies in response to those issues
• Liaise with other orders of government, community and other interested and impacted parties when appropriate
• Lead media relations, organize media events, develop media strategies, pitch stories to media, lead the development of responses to media inquiries, coach spokespeople and sometimes serve as a spokesperson
• Write news releases, public service announcements, media advisories, brochures, newsletters and other communication products
• Develop and implement creative and engaging social media strategies and content
• Provide communications support to public engagement initiatives
• Edit, develop and update web and 311 content for programs, projects and initiatives
• Work with clients, designers, printers, vendors and marketing agencies to create effective communications and marketing products
• Support City Council processes (Council reports, preparation for committee and council meetings)
• Perform other related duties as required

For more information, visit the Community Services page.