OverviewReporting 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
