Communications Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages
- Job title:
- Communications Assistant
- Organization name:
- 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society Inc.
- Job location:
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-01 to 2017-08-18 (16 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.00
Position offers unique job opportunities for students to work with an organization focusing on the community, including Canada 150 celebrations planned for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies & Festival Site.
Responsibilities include:
● Provide support in the coordination and execution of various communication initiatives and activities including writing, media relations, public relations, and promotional activities for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
● Coordinate media relations, manage media lists, and coordinate media requests
● Assist in maintaining communications tools including: news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, blog posts, web content, speeches and speaking points
● Contribute to research, writing, proofreading, and producing publications
● Assist in developing content for online and written publications, ensure content is delivered in English and French
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Post-secondary education in Communications, or related professional experience
● Solid understanding of communication principles and practices
● Experience using content management software and/or website development is an asset
● The ability to communicate in both English and French
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