Senior Communications Specialist

Overview

Reporting to the Director Communications and Government Relations, the Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible the execution of communications plans across a broad range of tactics and channels including but not limited to, website, social media, advertising, video, e-newsletters, events, and branding.

 

Location of Position: The position will be based in Vancouver.

 

Schedule: Monday to Friday

 

Employment Type: Permanent 

Responsibilities

Brand Management

• Work with external graphic designers and suppliers to oversee the creation of branded materials (print materials, merchandise, digital assets, advertisements, signage, etc.) in line with the Artemis Gold brand standards
• Review and provide feedback to external suppliers to ensure the brand standards are upheld on all materials
• Review requests to the brand support email address and ensure that all internal and external requests are responded to in a timely manner
• Oversee swag vendor and sourcing other branded items

 

Writing & messaging

• Draft content for internal and external communications, including the quarterly community newsletter, posters, brochures, advertisements, social media copy, presentations, awards & nominations
• Draft new messaging and maintain standard messaging documents

 

Social Media, Website & Intranet

• Draft and post content to the company's website and social media channels (YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
• Compile and analyze quarterly website & social media statistics to identify emerging trends
• Manage the company's email distribution lists, using email platforms such as Constant Contact or MailChimp
• Set up and distribute emails to various lists (Careers, News Releases, Website Updates, etc.)
• Use the website CMS to update and schedule content
• Create, update and maintain content (news items, documents, copy, photos, videos, etc.) on intranet
• Work with other departments to determine placement and post their information
• Work with IT or web vendor to resolve technical issues as needed

Miscellaneous

• Review and develop external presentations as required
• Draft weekly media report and stay up to date on topics and trends relevant to the company
• Maintain content and activity calendars
• Issues management and crisis communications support as needed
• Other activities as required

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• Strong writing skills
• Brand oversight management, and creative development
• Social media management
• Website CMS systems
• Understanding of web and social media analytics
• Strong skills in working within the Microsoft SharePoint and Teams environment, including a good understanding of PowerPoint
• Very close attention to detail is a requirement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to produce results quickly and efficiently

 

Experience

• This role requires 5-10 years of experience in Corporate Communications
• Agency experience preferred
• Experience in a communications generalist or cross functional communications role is an asset
• Experience working in Mining, or Natural Resources in B.C. preferred