Communications Officer

Alberta’s New Democrats are seeking a motivated, creative, and energetic individual for the position of Communications Officer. This position will be based in Edmonton or Calgary.

The Communications Officer is an integral part of the Alberta NDP's communications team, contributing across media relations, digital content, copywriting, and messaging to support the party's ongoing work and election readiness.

This role is designed for a skilled and versatile communicator with experience working across multiple channels and formats.

Working closely with senior communications staff, the Communications Officer will help shape the party's public presence by drafting speeches, candidate biographies, fundraising copy, social media content, and web copy.

They will support media relations by building journalist relationships, preparing press materials, and coordinating communications  role requires strong judgment about messaging, the ability to write quickly and accurately under deadline, and a genuine understanding of how to move people to action through language.

The ideal candidate brings a mix of writing range, media savvy, and digital fluency. They are comfortable juggling competing priorities in a fast-moving environment and are passionate about progressive Alberta politics.

Flexibility is key, as the position will involve working outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Draft and edit copy for fundraising emails, web content, party communications, and general organizational needs
• Write speeches, candidate biographies, talking points, and scripted remarks for candidates and party leadership
• Produce clear, compelling content that reflects the party's voice and values across formats and audiences

• Build, deploy, and optimize email and text campaigns using Action Kit.
• Write and edit campaign copy for fundraising, volunteer recruitment, event signups, and general supporter engagement.
• Manage list segmentation, targeting, and list hygiene to improve deliverability and engagement.

• Maintain and update the party's website using Wagtail CMS, including posting news releases and keeping content current.
• Build and deploy action-oriented microsites to support campaigns and events.
• Apply UX/UI principles to improve usability and supporter experience across digital properties.
• Track and report on web performance using Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.

• Coordinate with media team when needed

• Strong writing and editing skills across a range of formats and tones
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and social media management tools is an asset
• Experience working with vendors or external contractors is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines

• Contribute to digital content strategy and assist with website updates
• Support the broader digital team on campaigns and time-sensitive content needs

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Knowledge of the Alberta NDP and Alberta’s political landscape is an asset

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive content under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms and how messaging translates across digital and traditional communications channels
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, and adapt quickly in a campaign-style team environment
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, particularly during campaigns, events, and high-volume communications periods

• Post-secondary education in communications, journalism, political science, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in political work environments
• 1 to 3 years of experience in communications, media relations, journalism, advocacy, campaigns, or a related field
• Experience drafting press releases, speeches, talking points, media lines, or public-facing communications…