Writer and Content Creator

Job Quantity: 47751

Keen about sustainability and concrete design? Expert at charming individuals by the written phrase in all its varieties? Interested by individuals and their tales? Examine. Examine. Examine. Then this simply may be the function you’ve been in search of.

Reporting to the Workforce Lead, Advertising and marketing & Gross sales, the Author & Content material Creator develops thought upsetting, relatable and shareable content material in regards to the Blatchford neighborhood and its distinctive renewable vitality utility. They’re curious by nature with a powerful sense of what makes a superb story and excel in creating written content material and different complementary mediums together with video, social media, images, auditory content material, and so on. They’re a storyteller, uncovering and sharing the ways in which this new neighborhood is main the best way for a extra sustainable and resilient future. They’ve a knack for social media and are expert at sharing tales throughout a company’s digital platforms.

With a deal with the Metropolis of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments: Protected, Useful, Accountable, Built-in and Glorious, the Author & Content material Creator can be:

Extremely expert at discovering new tales and methods to inform them that match the subject and the necessity (supporting actual property gross sales, normal neighborhood consciousness, Metropolis communications, and so on)

Snug interviewing material specialists for inclusion locally’s storytelling, actual property advertising and communication technique (interviews with business contacts, residents, homebuilders and different stakeholders)

Expert at researching subjects and translating technical particulars and concepts associated to sustainable neighborhood design into significant plain language writing or movies that resonate with numerous audiences

Capable of exhibit superior editorial writing and modifying abilities – past a typical enterprise communications ability set.

Expert at in search of alternatives to self assign; curious, pushed, understands a

story alternative when one arises and is aware of learn how to begin drilling to the core of an

concern to coach, entertain or appeal to an viewers

Assured in understanding the wants of various mediums (e.g. actual property options, blogs, video scripts, shows, awards submissions, social media, information releases, web site, buyer centered communication, council experiences) and may simply adapt their writing model and method accordingly

Expert at capturing and/or sourcing unique images or video to accompany written copy

Capable of edit supplies and full publish manufacturing (photoshop, video modifying for social posts, blogs, and so on)

Assured managing exterior video/images consultants as wanted

Capable of handle different associated duties as assigned, together with media relations

{Qualifications}:
A associated diploma and a minimal of two years of progressively accountable expertise in a company communications, public relations, journalism or public affairs place with a level OR;

A associated diploma and 4 years of progressively accountable expertise in a company communications, public relations, journalism or public affairs place

Superior writing and modifying abilities

Sturdy capacity to analysis subjects and translate concepts into readable, comprehensible, partaking content material

Capable of develop clear narratives and measure the success of varied communications initiatives

Capable of juggle totally different work initiatives and assignments on the identical time; deadline and outcomes pushed

Snug offering recommendation and counsel to department and Metropolis leaders on optimum story content material and positioning to attain agreed upon objectives

Curious and inquisitive by nature

Expert at constructing relationships with robust interviewing abilities (capable of acquire belief of interview topics shortly)

Snug in entrance of a digicam as required

Proficient at utilizing totally different expertise platforms to inform tales together with video modifying software program (iMovie, Ultimate Reduce), photograph modifying software program (Photoshop, Adobe Inventive Suite)

Will need to have demonstrated expertise operating social media platforms (Fb, Instagram, Twitter)

Expertise in utility, actual property and/or land improvement communication and advertising providers could be an asset

Exhibit alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Protected, Useful, Accountable, Built-in and Glorious, fostering an setting for others to do the identical. For extra data on the Metropolis’s Cultural Commitments, please go to edmonton.ca/our-culture

Exhibit the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the Metropolis’s six management competencies: Braveness, Inclusivity, Values-Primarily based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Methods Thinker and Inventive Innovator. For extra data on the Metropolis’s management competencies, please go to edmonton.ca/our-culture

The Metropolis of Edmonton is dedicated to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that signify the communities we serve. We repeatedly enhance our programs, insurance policies and practices to take away obstacles and guarantee our staff, in all their range, can succeed. We worth candidates with a various vary of abilities, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to use. To study extra, see the Artwork of Inclusion: Our Range and Inclusion Framework right here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The Metropolis of Edmonton strives to supply affordable entry and lodging all through the appliance and choice course of. If you want to request an lodging at any stage of the method, please contact [email protected].

As much as one everlasting full-time place

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday

The weekly hours of labor for this place are at present below overview and should change at a future time. Any adjustments can be made in accordance with the Metropolis of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective settlement and the incumbent can be notified prematurely. Notice: This place is accessible to entry our Earned Days Off program.

Wage: $43.384 – $54.671 (Hourly); $76,431.03 – $96,317.10 (Yearly)

Expertise Acquisition Advisor: RD/JJ

Classification Title: Public Data Officer II

Posting Date: Sep 13, 2023

Closing Date: Oct 4, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Variety of Openings (as much as): 1 – Everlasting Full-time

Union : CSU 52

Division: Blatchford Redevelopment Challenge

Work Location(s): eleventh Flooring Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4