Communications Specialist, Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality

The Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality at UBC is a research centre at the Vancouver School of Economics funded by a generous gift from the James M. and Cathleen

D. Stone Foundation. Its purpose is to support research on the causes and consequences of wealth and income inequality, and possible remedies.

Established in 2024, the Stone Centre joins a prestigious network of fourteen global institutions committed to advancing research, teaching, and knowledge mobilization around wealth inequality. Led by esteemed economists Dr. Thomas Lemieux, Dr. Nicole Fortin, and Dr. David Green, the Stone Centre deepens our understanding of the causes and consequences of wealth concentration, providing valuable insights to foster a more equitable society.

The Stone Centre supports cutting-edge research, offers fellowships and grants, and collaborates with Statistics Canada to develop comprehensive datasets on wealth and income inequality across the country.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Research Manager, Stone Centre. Works collaboratively with the Centre Director and Associate Directors, affiliated faculty, staff, and student fellows. When necessary, liaises with the Vancouver School of Economics Communications Manager and/or Arts Service Centre Communications team to ensure adherence to Arts and UBC brand guidelines and best practices and to support a coordinated approach. Interacts with external contacts such as vendors and media representatives as required.

Work Performed
Executes strategic communications plans (including an editorial calendar) and promotional strategies that align with the mission, research priorities, and public engagement goals of the Stone Centre for Wealth and Income Inequality at the Vancouver School of Economics

• Manages the Stone Centre’s online presence and creates and curates content:

• • Researches and produces content including feature stories, press releases, Q&As, social media posts (including Linked In, Bluesky, and You Tube), photography, videos, etc.
  • Creates webpages (via Word Press) showcasing Centre research, initiatives, and events; manages and maintains all website content including news, events, feature pages, RSVP links, and other updates as needed
  • Produces and publishes quarterly newsletters
  • Creates presentations to showcase the work of the Stone Centre to different audiences
  • Provides design and illustration, layout services, and process requirements; performs quality assurance on graphic materials.
• Identifies, supports, and executes media outreach opportunities including liaising with UBC Media Relations, directly pitching to and working with media, and organizing affiliated faculty participation in such opportunities.
• Manages the Centre’s social media channels including producing regular content, analyzing analytics, and providing issues management support.
• Liaises with internal/external partners for marketing and communications material, including photo or video shoots with faculty and fellows, to produce promotional materials.
• Provides strategic recommendations and advice on a variety of issues including knowledge exchange, marketing, etc.
• Develops and executes promotional campaigns for in-person and online events, such as public talks, panel discussions, graduate training initiatives, workshops, conferences, Research Days, etc.
• Drafts a Centre Communications Strategic Plan for knowledge mobilization activities, to be approved by the Research Manager and Director. Oversees implementation of strategic plans.
• Liaises with Vancouver School of Economics and Arts Service Centre Communications teams, proactively following best practices and guidelines. Participates in an integrated and coordinated approach to developing communications strategies and policies, and participates as an active member of the Arts…