Communications Advisor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52526)

Description

Are you a highly skilled communications professional and team player? Are you passionate about Edmonton and able to adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment? If so, we want you on the City of Edmonton Communications and Engagement team supporting the City Operations department. The department includes four branches: Edmonton Transit Service, Fleet and Facility Services, Parks and Roads Services and Waste Services. We are seeking up to four Communications Advisors to support the department: one permanent position and up to three temporary positions up to 11 months in duration.

As a Communications Advisor, you will provide integrated external and internal communications strategy and advice in support of corporate, departmental and branch projects, issues and initiatives. You will work with teams to identify and define business problems, craft communications strategies to assist in solving those problems and implement plans and associated tactics.

The responsibilities of this position range from the development of comprehensive integrated communications plans, to project management and relationship building. You are required to work closely with colleagues in an integrated fashion on projects across portfolios. You will provide strategic communications advice and support to help resolve communications challenges and needs, and will exemplify the City of Edmonton's cultural commitments.

What will you do?

• Lead, develop, manage and implement integrated marketing and communications plans and projects for both external and internal audiencesIdentify emerging issues and provide timely advice, responsive issues management and effective communication strategies
• Manage media relations and potential issues, including reviewing Council reports, planning and managing media events, developing strategies, consistent messaging, coaching spokespeople and serving as a spokesperson as required
• Build relationships with business partners and colleagues to ensure information and insights are shared in a manner that enables quality advice and planning
• Work with clients, designers and suppliers to help create effective communication, marketing and advertising products
• Provide communications support to public engagement initiatives that involve residents in the development of projects and initiatives
• Write news releases, public service announcements, media advisories, newsletters and other communication tactics resulting from well-developed strategic plans. Edit, develop and update 311 messaging for programs, projects and initiatives
• Use social media channels to advance business goals and enhance internal and external communication efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned