Job Description

Follow us onJob Type: EmployeeDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs): 11Job Family: Digital Marketing# of Open Positions: 1Faculty/Service - Department: Content Strategic ResearchCampus: Main CampusUnion Affiliation: SSUODate Posted: September 19, 2024Closing Date: September 30, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveHours per week: 35Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 10Salary Range: $77,637.00 - $98,070.00The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation sets the strategic direction and oversees the administration of the University of Ottawa\xe2\x80\x99s research enterprise, including funding, equipment and facilities, international collaborations, partnerships and business development.Position purpose:At ease in a \xe2\x80\x9cmobile first\xe2\x80\x9d and a social media-driven operating environment, the Content Creator is an entrepreneurial branded content specialist who conceives, creates and develops relevant, persuasive, shareable and interactive content for distribution through the Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI)\xe2\x80\x99s owned channels (digital and traditional) and externally through Omni-channel platforms. The primary role of the Content Creator is to curate, create and disseminate branded content to:

• Amplify research and innovation break-through discoveries across all media formats including video, social media, web, online/print publications and other current, and emerging digital platforms.
• Foster positive and measurable digital interactions with uOttawa\xe2\x80\x99s OVPRI and central communications and the sharing of uOttawa branded content.
• Raise awareness of uOttawa\xe2\x80\x99s research and innovation
• Enhance its reputation and image among not only the research community but also among broader audiences

The Content Creator drives the planning and timely dissemination of OVPRI branded content (primarily digital) across internal and external platforms, monitors its performance and analyzes metrics on an ongoing basis with the aim of continuous improvement. At the University of Ottawa, Branded content blurs conventional distinctions between advertising and editorial content and is created and distributed by the University to help connect with the hearts and minds of our audiences \xe2\x80\x93 with the clear goal of fostering engagement and interaction with the university.What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing or digital communications/marketing or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in creating branded content primarily for digital. Some experience with producing branded content for print would be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of content creation process; ability to conceive and create common, effective content that can be published and succeed in an Omni-channel environment.
• In depth knowledge of Google analytics and other digital measurement tools, social media tools in particular, and the ability to analyze the data to improve performance of content
• Proven success in creating professional branded content that is compelling, persuasive, on-brand and capable of engaging a broad range of audiences and fostering positive interaction
• Excellent understanding of best practices and principles of branded content marketing, digital advertising, social media, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), video and photography composition and production, copywriting and marketing in general
• Highly developed story-telling skills and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling and engaging content
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on several projects at once and manage tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, and to interact with creative professionals within a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, initiative, creativity, imagination, flexibility, tact and diplomacy
• High standards for accuracy, responsiveness, integrity and discretion
• Omni-channel and social media-savvy with solid technology experience with CMS, HTML editing, software (e.g. WordPress, Drupal), video and image editing software (e.g. Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English)
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

*This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement. Learn more about our telework guidelines#LI-HybridKey Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 \xe2\x80\x93 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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