Corporate Communications - Content Strategist

Corporate Communications - Content Strategist

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Posted Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:
00 AM

Position:
Content Strategist

Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent, Union

Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Classification:
TP III

Salary Range:
$72,860.00 to $87,927.00

Closing Date:
Open until a suitable candidate is found

If you understand and appreciate the difference between

their, they're , and there ,
come join our team!

What you're passionate about

Spelling and grammar matter in your world, and you have a knack for writing, editing and proofing content that is clear, concise and effective by avoiding things like Unnecessary Capitalization and 'quotation marks', passive voice and run-on sentences. See what we did their? They're. There! You understand the value of using spell check and Grammarly, but you could teach them a few things when it comes to accurate and effective writing, amiright? Whatever the medium, you're ready to create content for it. Whether it's writing website copy in the voice of a client or preparing an all-staff communication, you take pride in sharing the right message at the right time in the right way.

A typical day for the Content Strategist

Concept development and writing for external communications, including website content, website news articles, handbooks, member letters and other member-specific communications, newsletter articles and corporate reports
Concept development and writing for internal communications, including education materials, reports, forms, presentations and speaking notes, intranet blogs and announcements, staff and manager bulletins, articles, surveys and briefing notes
Aligning content with communication strategies, key messages, voice, style and brand
Liaising with business subject matter experts for the creation and implementation of internal and external content
Editing copy received from content contributors and peers, and ensuring it adheres to APS standards and style guides, including the Canadian Press Stylebook
Updating and maintaining time-sensitive material
Compiling and analyzing website usage statistics and using metadata and other methods to optimize search engine positions

What you bring

Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or journalism
Degree, diploma or certification from an accredited post-secondary institution in a related field
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint and Microsoft 365 knowledge
Applied knowledge of best practices for various forms of writing (web, print, business letter, technical, marketing, presentation, script, executive speeches)
Proficiency with search engine optimization techniques and meta-tagging
Website statistics and how to interpret them to measure against communications goals
Adobe Acrobat, Google Analytics , as well as cloud-based content software such as Gather Content
Ability to think strategically, weigh communications issues and offer effective solutions
Superior research, writing, editing and proofing skills
Ability to write in various voices, styles and standards, and modify voice based on brand or audience
Expert skill at writing and modifying content for a variety of communication channels

Why choose APS

APS is made up of hard-working, respectful and talented people who understand and invite diversity to the workplace. We take pride in holding ourselves accountable and continuing to meet or exceed service levels for plan members, pensioners and employers. We ensure they receive quality services because they-along with our people-are the reason we endure and succeed.

And it sure feels good helping hard-working Albertans receive their well-deserved pensions.

What APS has to offer

Flexible work arrangements that make sense to you:
work from home, relocation and more
Community-minded workplace with a friendly team environment
Vacation starting at 15 days per year, 13 statutory holidays, personal days, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
Competitive benefit package featuring extended health and dental benefits and a 100% employer-paid flexible spending account
In-house training programs, extensive career development and coaching program, access to external education opportunities and wellness programs
Discount programs through various partner agencies

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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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