Job Description

The Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus is looking for a Digital Communications Advisor to play a central role in shaping how the Caucus connects with Nova Scotians online. This position is responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of the Caucus' online presence, ensuring that content is engaging, accessible, and aligned with broader communications goals.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will be the creative force behind our social media presence - building engaging content, capturing stories from across the province, and helping to define our digital brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain a proactive and responsive social media calendar that reflects caucus priorities, awareness days, and legislative events. Draft creative and accessible content for social media channels, ensuring tone and messaging are aligned with caucus values and direction. Propose and plan digital projects and campaigns in collaboration with the Director of Communications. Capture and edit photo and video content to support digital storytelling. Monitor emerging trends or issues online and flag items of concern or opportunity to other staff to help inform timely and appropriate responses. Track performance analytics and trends to help inform content planning and engagement strategies.

Qualifications and Skills:

Post-secondary education in communications, public relations, political science, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Strong writing and proofreading skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different platforms and audiences. Demonstrated experience managing and growing social media accounts, particularly Instagram, Facebook, X, and emerging platforms. Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design and editing tools. Basic photography and videography skills, including capturing and editing content for digital platforms. Experience managing and updating web platforms such as WordPress. Understanding of Nova Scotia's political landscape and interest in public policy and current affairs. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

The salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus also offers a wide range of benefits, including a pension plan, health, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation, and access to employee and family assistance programs.

Equity Statement

The Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus Office practices employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons of a Minority Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your application.

How to Apply

This is a full-time opportunity based in our Halifax office. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required especially during legislative sessions. If you would like to join our team, please send a resume and cover letter to liberalcaucus@novascotia.ca.

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, September 2 at 5:00 pm AST.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-02