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About the Role

The Manager, School Communications will capitalize on opportunities to share UCC’s stories through various channels including the College’s news feed, parent and alumni publications, social media, and event scripts. This role is the content lead for regular products like the weekly UCC News feed, the Heads Up newsletter, the Common Ties newsletter, and sections of the Old Times alumni magazine. The position also involves acting as a logistics co-ordinator and art director for photo and video shoots and assisting in the production of print and digital materials.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Marketing and Communications and whole-school colleagues to plan, develop, write and/or edit a range of materials, including news feed stories, social media posts, newsletters, event invitations, event scripts, website content, family handbook content, viewbook content, parent research board content, and Old Times magazine content.
Act as a roving reporter to research and write school, alumni, and community stories through interviews for publications like the weekly UCC News feed.
Capture school-life images and videos for multi-purpose use.
Co-ordinate and art direct professional photo and video shoots in collaboration with the Director, School Marketing and Communications.
Collaborate with UCC colleagues and external creative partners to ensure brand alignment in design and production.
Provide general writing, editing, and proofreading support to the Advancement team using CP Style and UCC’s style guide.
Develop a whole-school content calendar (written, video, digital) and lead its execution.
Assist with putting content calendar tactics and specifics into action.
Regularly and accurately update UCC’s style guide in consultation with Advancement team directors.
Analyze relevant data on UCC audience segments to refine communications strategies, plans, and prose.
Review College-wide communications and marketing materials and liaise with colleagues to ensure consistency of brand and written style guides.
Develop relationships that enhance UCC’s brand and the effectiveness of its communications and marketing.
Develop and maintain knowledge-sharing relationships with fellow Advancement team members and colleagues across the College.
Serve as a mentor for an IB Continuum student project annually.

Requirements

University degree in a related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an educational or not-for-profit environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience writing, editing, and proofreading journalistic-style pieces, articles, profiles, and social media posts while adhering to style guides, ideally CP Style.
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams on communications and marketing strategies, tactics, and plans.
Demonstrated experience exercising writing, editing, and proofreading best practices for clear, concise, and impactful communications.
Familiarity with print, digital media, and photo shoot and video production processes.
Knowledge of Google Drive, Google Docs, and Gmail.
A current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Record Check is required as a condition of employment.

Skills

Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Journalistic-style writing
Social media content creation
Content calendar development
Brand alignment
Communications strategy
Marketing strategy
Print production
Digital media production
Photo shoot coordination
Video production coordination
Art direction
Google Drive
Google Docs
Gmail

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Full Time
Permanent

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

University degree

Salary/Compensations

$81,430-$106,877

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Life-Stage Support (medical, dental, vision coverage, health care and lifestyle spending accounts, menopause policy, hormonal health supports, 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program)
Generous Time Off & Balance (additional paid time off during school breaks, generous vacation allotment, paid volunteer time, self-funded sabbaticals)
Financial Security (competitive salary, UCC-matched RRP program, parental leave top-ups)
Unparalleled Professional Growth (funding for external workshops, conferences, networking, leadership development program, access to visiting global experts)
Vibrant, Pluralistic Community (access to employee-resource groups, cultural celebrations, multi-faith spaces, collaborative book clubs)
Beautiful Campus Amenities (free parking, employee access to libraries, green spaces, athletic facilities including fitness rooms, indoor pool, tennis/pickleball courts)

About the Company

Upper Canada College (UCC) is focused on making the world a more just and inclusive place through dialogue and teamwork.
With a commitment to equity and fairness, students learn that what makes us different as individuals makes us stronger as a community.
A rigorous academic program is supported by accomplished faculty, exceptional co-curricular programming, and state-of-the-art facilities.
The UCC experience is underpinned by five core values: learning, pluralism, service, community, and well-being.
UCC’s strategic goals include becoming more diverse and inclusive.
UCC is committed to fostering belonging, striving for justice and peace among all people, and addressing systemic and structural forms of oppression.

Equal Opportunity

UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and historically marginalized persons.
UCC embraces pluralism – celebrating differences, cherishing similarities, and giving voice to multiple perspectives.