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About the Role
Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the incumbent will generate compelling story packages across Victoria University’s channels including web, social media, e-newsletters and print publications with a strong focus on supporting Alumni Affairs and Advancement objectives. The Communications Officer will take a digital-first approach to creating content that celebrates the accomplishments of students, faculty staff, librarians and alumni. Along with superb writing skills, the Communications Officer will also use visual storytelling tools such as basic photography, graphic design and phone video skills to engage our community in compelling and relevant stories. Through strong relationships across campus, the Content Officer will seek out stories and collaborate with other Victoria University staff to celebrate the accomplishments of the Victoria University community.
Responsibilities
- Develop story ideas and other content, including visual materials, for Vic Report, Vic Visionaries, EC News, Inside Victoria, Vic Express, EC Connects, and the website news section.
- Create social media posts with visually compelling assets.
- Research story ideas and interview subject matter experts to produce compelling content.
- Assist with the design, production, and proofreading of communications products.
- Create visuals with graphics, text, or photography using basic software knowledge.
- Source photographs to support written stories and social media posts.
- Shoot iPhone photos or videos to support storytelling.
- Perform basic editing to adhere to channel requirements.
- Develop copy for invitations, web updates, staff emails, and other communications materials.
- Contribute to the shared editorial calendar.
- Share content with other units across Victoria campus.
- Liaise with U of T colleagues to place Victoria University stories in U of T publications.
- Ensure university-wide adherence to the university’s style guide.
- Ensure the Victoria brand is supported across the university.
- Support photography and video for various events.
- Collaborate with key internal staff around Victoria University to share existing content and propose new content ideas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least four (4) years of experience in journalism or communications.
- Strong writing and editing skills, including solid knowledge of Canadian Press style.
- Demonstrated ability to generate compelling stories that inspire high engagement across multiple channels.
- Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with staff, students, faculty, librarians, and alumni from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational, research, fact-checking, interviewing, and project management skills.
- Basic phone photography, video, and editing skills.
- Basic graphic design skills to support visual storytelling (e.g., Canva or Adobe software).
- Demonstrated judgment and initiative.
- Time management skills (multi-tasks to meet tight deadlines) and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to high ethical and privacy standards.
Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Visual storytelling
- Basic photography
- Basic graphic design
- Phone video skills
- Canva
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Interviewing
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Adherence to style guides
- Brand support
Location
- Victoria University
Work Type
- Full-time
- Term - (1 year)
Experience Level
- 4+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or other relevant area
Salary/Compensations
- $72,869 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $93,189
About the Company
- Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Equal Opportunity
- Victoria University is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The University encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department vic.hr@utoronto.ca.