Mediaboss Marketing

Are you an outgoing person who is warm,approachable and comfortable engaging people? Do you have demonstrated project management experience, including planning, executing and evaluating marketing plans and tactics? If so, apply now!

Develop, organize and produce items required to promote CBC Saskatchewan, CBC Saskatoon and CBC North Communications strategies, in keeping with corporate standards and policies. Work must conform to, and respect,CBC program and journalistic policies, standards and practices, as well as the ethics related to advertising standards. There is an expectation of initiative and creativity, and the requirement to demonstrate good judgment.

Research and gather information from various sources to prepare communications plans and media strategies.

Develop and recommend communications plans for the region.

Execute fan engagement and outreach initiatives, including brand activations and contesting, to foster ongoing relationships with audiences.

Develop and produce promos for regional programs on Radio, TV, Web and social produced by regional stations, in accordance with network guidelines.

Recommend media placements and organize regional advertising campaigns in accordance with communications plans and strategies developed by Regional Communications.

Works with cross-functional teams to collect and gather information on priority programming, in order to plan Social and Digital promotional content that highlights the best of CBC across all content areas.

Co-ordinate the airing of regional promos and ensure that they are available for broadcast.

Organize launch activities both internally and externally, as well as audience promotional events.

Look for and develop partnerships with regional organizations.

Anticipate needs for photos and graphics used in print ads and advertising campaigns. Help choose photos. If necessary, perform basic editing on photos and graphics.

Help develop contests and coordinate their organization in tandem with management and programmers. Negotiate and, if necessary, draft the requisite agreements and protocols. Ensure that contests comply with legal requirements and program policies. Follow up with winners and partners.

Research, prepare, draft, forward, and present documents related to internal or external communications activities.

Prepares regular Digital and Social Media reports.

Research information regarding special projects, new initiatives and administrative matters.

Works with Audience Relations to develop messaging in response to audience inquiries and reactions.

Manage the budget for communications activities.

Assist with content development of radio program promos scheduled for broadcast on CBC/Radio-Canada TV networks.

Reply to and follow up on audience comments and requests, as needed.

Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.

Three (3) years' relevant experience that demonstrates superior writing, editing and proofreading skills, working knowledge of a wide range of communications and marketing materials, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.

Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

Strong social media skills and active on multiple Digital and Social Media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube. Proven ability to write for these channels is required.

Solid local community knowledge.

Experience in event logistics and brand activation execution.

Keen interest in and ability to keep pace with evolving Digital and Social Media trends.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Demonstrated customer service and problem-solving ability.

Ability to take initiative and demonstrate creativity as well as good judgment.

Flexibility in work hours as operations demand, including the ability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is required.

Knowledge of CBC programming.

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Communications OfficerPart-time position (5 days/week), ReginaStarts October 2022 - March, 2023

Job posting date: Sep. 1, 2022 | Unposting date: Sep. 15, 2022To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Jane TranRegional Manager, Communications, Marketing & BrandCBC Saskatchewan and CBC Northjane.tran@cbc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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