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If you want to work for a company with a passion for purpose, Competent Boards is for you.

What we do

Competent Boards is a Toronto-based company providing environment, social, and governance (ESG) training for senior executives. Our world-class programs draw from over 100 global subject-matter experts and are designed by and for board members, executives, and those who advise them. For more information visit competentboards.com.

We need an awesome Digital Communications Associate to join our rapidly growing team!

The role

Are you digitally savvy? Does creating compelling content that influences change make you tick? If so, this role is for you.

Ideally, you have post-secondary education in communications or digital marketing, plus 2-5 years of experience in internal or external communications, social media, video production and editing, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

As our Digital Communications Specialist, you will work with a small team to implement a range of Competent Boards’ marketing and communication activities and projects. You will help develop and execute strategic communications and marketing activities, collaborate on an editorial calendar, create associated content, manage social media accounts and support participant outreach and engagement.

This is a key role that requires a strong roll-up your sleeves and “get it done” mentality. We’re a smart, highly collaborative team that is helping companies around the world transition their business strategies to address major challenges, particularly those related to climate change, through world-class education programs. Note this role is virtual and 100% work-from-home.

Please submit a brief cover letter with your resume to Shyra Craig. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered.

Core Responsibilities

• Research and develop content to share on social media and with traditional media and influencers
• Create relevant posts on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to raise awareness and to grow our global followers
• Create/edit video content to highlight testimonials, our expert faculty, and generally promote our programs
• Support content development for Competent Boards’ e-newsletters, webinars and other digital marketing projects
• Support marketing/communication efforts aligned to Competent Boards’ primary business objectives
• Prepare analytics reports from a variety of sources (such as social media data, surveys, heat mapping apps, and Google Analytics) to determine the effectiveness of communication activities and projects, and recommend future improvements and search engine optimization solutions.
• Take an active role in identifying issues with digital communications processes and making improvements to website and other mediums
• Perform other duties as required to support Competent Boards’ business and strategic goals

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated skills in communications and public relations, and above-average knowledge of climate change and business.
• University degree in PR, Communications, International Relations, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing skills and a flair for copywriting.

• Ability to think both creatively and strategically to help support business development.

• Ability to collaborate and be able to mentor less experienced Comms team members
• Previous media relations experience and proven ability to cultivate relationships with national and international press.
• Ability to pitch the media and to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.

• Experience providing strategic communications counsel to C-level leadership and all levels of staff.

• Experience in market and competitive analysis (identifying competitors; tracking and increasing the share of voice).
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.

• Possess a growth mindset and a passion for mentorship.

• Ability to build and manage an effective team.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience with demonstrated skills in communications and digital marketing, preferably within a corporate environment as part of a communications or marketing team
• Strong written and oral skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and adapting seamlessly to change
• Strong understanding of current and emerging social media and digital channels
• Basic video production and editing skills
• Exceptional awareness and use of all current and relevant social media tools and metrics for marketing B2B including, but not limited to: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, digital channels and web-related tools such as HTML and WordPress, good working knowledge of Office 365 and/or Google Suite
• Experience with Hubspot CRM an asset
• Graphic design experience, good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Results-oriented and enthusiastic team player who thrives on challenges and can respond in an agile manner to new priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Please submit a brief cover letter with your resume. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered. Send your resume and/or questions about this opportunity to the attention of Shyra Craig (shyra.craig@competentboards.com).

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Location: Head office is in Ontario, candidates can be located anywhere in Canada.

We greatly appreciate all who take the time to apply, however only those shortlisted will hear back from us. At this time we will only be accepting applications from candidates living in Canada.

Application deadline: 2022-01-23

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Team members located in the GTA are usually expected to gather once per month to work together, however this has been suspended until provincial health protocols indicate it’s safe to do so.

Application question(s):

• What’s your experience with video creation/editing?

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