Job Description

Responsibilities

What is Canadian Science Publishing? Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) is Canada’s largest independent, not-for-profit publisher of international scientific research journals. How are we changing? We are growing our teams to support our transition to open access publishing over the next few years. As a mission-driven organization, we are dedicated to meeting the publishing needs of researchers. Who are we looking for? We are looking for people who are keen to make a difference in research publishing. Our transition to open access is ambitious and, if you thrive on opportunities to learn, change, experiment, and grow, we want to work with you. Who are you joining? We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes everyone, values diversity, and engages in continuous reflection and improvement. What do we offer? We offer an attractive compensation and benefits program with the opportunity to work a flexible schedule. We support fully remote working; with some in-person meetings in Ottawa, depending on the requirements of the role. Our vaccination policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in the office or travel for company-related events. CSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We pledge to help build a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture in science publishing: a culture where everyone is safe, and everyone can contribute to and benefit from scientific knowledge. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture that welcomes everyone, values diversity, and engages in continuous reflection and improvement to fulfill this commitment. Want to be part of the future of science publishing? Apply today! GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Director Marketing and Communications, the Communications Specialist leads communications at CSP by developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies, ensuring there is a unified, consistent, and positive voice and message that builds CSP’s brand awareness. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, the Communication Specialist builds strong relationships with stakeholders to promote CSP and its mission. SPECIFIC DUTIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. Lead the creation and mobilization of internal and external corporate communication and marketing materials using a strategic mix of communications channels. 2. Oversee the creation and development of communication plans and campaigns. 3. Provide guidance for announcements and draft content for news items, announcements, press releases, blogs, social media, etc. 4. Develop relationships with members of the media and respond to requests for information. 5. Lead public relations efforts to build brand awareness and protect CSP’s reputation. 6. Provide guidance and support to ensure quality and effective internal communications. 7. Develop strategies for our communications and outreach efforts (i.e., thought leadership articles, organizing panels, proposal writing, presentations, and speechwriting for the CEO) 8. Seek, coordinate, and support engagement opportunities for our CEO and other senior leadership. 9. Write, proofread, and edit business content across different communication channels and teams. QUALIFICATIONS Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in communications or public relations, plus 4+ years of related work experience.
• Experience working for a not-for-profit, scholarly publisher, or a science-based organization would be considered an asset.
• Proven experience writing and editing long- and short-form content across various platforms for a broad range of audiences (web content, presentations, blogs, social media, emails, etc.).
• Experience and up-to-date knowledge in media relations, issues management, and communications industry best practices.
• A keen interest in scientific research and open access publishing.
• Bilingual in English and French would be considered an asset.

Skills

• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex material into consumable content
• Able to liaise and foster relationships with scientific stakeholders and audiences
• Highly developed social media communication skills
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Self-starter who is able to initiate, prioritize, and organize projects and decisions
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and social accounts at once while consistently meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, taking direction from others and providing guidance and expertise to numerous internal cross-functional groups and external stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $53,250.00-$66,560.00 per year Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Media Relations: 4 years (preferred)

Benefits