Research & Communications Specialist

Date Posted: 11/27/2024
Req ID: 40862
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Schwartz Reisman Inst for Tech & Society
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00047056

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacyof innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is a highly specialized research, policy and solutions initiative at the University of Toronto that draws onworld-class research expertise across multiple academic divisions; regional, national, and international academic partners; and commercial and community organizations and translates research into concrete solutions and policy guidance. We see that the world is in the midst of a massive technological revolution. Artificial intelligence, biotech and other emerging technologies are remaking entire industries and rewiring the way we live, work and organize society. Technology is even challenging our conception of what it means to be human. And it’s all happening at breakneck speed.

Your opportunity:

This role reports to the Associate Director, Marketing and Communications and supports the Schwartz Reisman Institute’s mission by enabling the research operations of the institute, and communicating research advances to a broader audience of stakeholders. The position also provides external relations and outreach strategies by planning, developing and implementing an integrated multi-channel communication strategy through community engagement with external collaborations and partnerships. The role communicates promotes the Institute via social media platforms, develops promotional and marketing materials, writes news stores and blog posts, as well as reports and drafts opinion pieces in collaboration with leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing communication plans that support outreach goals and objectives
• Creating and maintaining presence on social media platforms
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Promoting events and programs to target audiences
• Advising on strategies to align websites with marketing/communication objectives
• Fostering positive relationships with project partners
• Informing stakeholders of project progress
• Conducting systematic literature reviews

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism, a related field or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant communications, media and/or marketing-related activities, or equivalent.
• Experience planning and developing an integrated multi-channel communications strategy with a relevant portfolio of proven outcomes;
• Experience writing content, developing themes, and maintaining consistent brand identity for multiple audiences and platforms, including print, online, and digital. websites, and social media platforms
• Experience advising on the effectiveness of digital marketing, social media strategies and web strategies
• Experience managing an organizational website.
• Ability to assimilate, interpret, translate, and distill research from primary sources into compelling, engaging, and enlightening communications for a variety of audiences.
• Exceptionalwriting, editing, and oral communication skills and proficiency in communicating and engaging effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Superior fact-checking, and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of writing that is clear, accurate, and compelling
• Strong time management skills to achieve results and to meet critical timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proven organizational skills, ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities, manage multiple projects concurrently, and complete work in required time frames.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop, LaTex, Mailchimp, ClickUP or equivalent

Assets (Nonessential):

• Familiarity with technological subject matter

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Achievement oriented
• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Efficient
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Please note: 

• This is a term position until February 2026. 
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 12/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.