Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract, Part-Time

Edmonton Screen is seeking a dynamic and creative Communications and Social Media Coordinator to manage our corporate communications, social media presence, and website content. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our marketing obligations and opportunities are successfully managed.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Social Media Management

• Strategically plan and develop Edmonton Screen content across all platforms, including Meta, X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky to support Edmonton Screen marketing and communication goals.
• Produce high quality static and dynamic content based on content goals and medium.
• Coordinate with staff and external partners to highlight and promote local programs, events, projects, etc.
• Monitor and report on website and social media performance.

Communications Management

• In collaboration with staff, plan and manage publications and literature including concept, content, design and delivery, including annual reports, news releases, reports, presentations, etc.
• Collaboratively manage the editorial direction, content development and strategic management of the Edmonton Screen website, social media channels, and other communications tools as needed.
• Work with staff and vendors to develop communications collateral and promotions.
• Collaboratively draft and implement strategies and plans as required.

Marketing and Event Assistance

• Assist staff in the implementation event plans, particularly in the marketing and advertising of Edmonton Screen events.
• Provide onsite support for events as needed.
• In collaboration with other staff, monitor and fulfil sponsorship and other marketing obligations.

Other

• Regularly report the status of deliverables.
• Assist to develop or revise policies and procedures, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work individually and in an integrated team environment
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Critical thinker with an eye for detail
• Ability to take on responsibility and use initiative to prioritize and work effectively, under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal, public and written communication
• Excellent time management skills
• Client relations capacity
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in communications, public relations, business or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing communications and social media
• Experience in the creative industries is considered an asset
• Familiarity with technology/software designed for social media management, website management and graphic design is considered an asset.

About Edmonton Screen

Edmonton Screen is a driving force behind our region’s film, television and video gaming industries. Our vision is for Edmonton to be a global hub for screen production, renowned for its talented workforce, diverse locations, and innovative spirit.

Edmonton Screen is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacte