Communications Officer; CBC Atlantic); English Services); Telework​/Hybrid

Position Title:Communications Officer (CBC Atlantic) (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language

Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

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This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your role:

Are you passionate about storytelling and connecting with communities? Are you an outgoing personality who is comfortable engaging people, from small groups to large audience gatherings? Do you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing news and broadcasting industry? Do you have demonstrated events experience, proven writing experience and an interest in working with an enthusiastic team on all things communication and marketing?

This is the role for you.

CBC Atlantic is looking for a Communications Officer to join the local CBC Marketing, Communications and Brand team.

The successful candidate will work with a team of communication professionals in a fast-paced environment to execute a variety of marketing/communications strategies, projects and brand events to support CBC’s digital, radio and television programming across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec.

This position reports to the Manager of Communications, Marketing and Brand in Halifax, representing Quebec and the Atlantic region, and requires someone with a passion for storytelling and relationship building, a flair and genuine joy for engaging with people, and a deep understanding of the diverse and changing demographics of the region.

This position is hybrid. An in-office presence in the CBC Halifax station is required, as is the ability to travel and work at community events and locations across the region as required.

Duties for this position may include:

• Advancing strategic objectives to grow CBC’s connections with younger, diverse audiences, creating strategies to identify new audiences and reach people where they are, both in-person and online.
• Supporting community engagement activities for CBC in the Atlantic region and Quebec both virtually and in person, including working closely with community partners and editorial colleagues on station initiatives, outreach opportunities, community events and stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting the development of media materials including chat notes and community page posts.
• Supporting social media strategies by creating, editing, and posting creative social media content for established and emerging platforms. This may require photography and basic design skills.
• Supporting the development of initiatives such as newsletters for both internal and external audiences.
• Researching information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters, including managing newsroom tours.
• Research, review and source suppliers for CBC branded promotional materials. Lead and coordinate orders, receiving and cataloguing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional and marketing communications teams across CBC to develop and…