Job Description

Figure3 is an award-winning Toronto based design firm recognized for transforming the future by connecting people to place. We partner with business leaders to invent exceptional places for people to work, shop and live. Figure3 is currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Duties

Reporting to our Manager, Marketing and Communications, you will support our marketing and communications strategy and be engaged in the development and implementation of a wide range of marketing and communications initiatives. To be successful in this role, you are highly organized, creatively curious, energetic and have a passion for storytelling! Key Accountabilities
As a trusted, conscientious, and confident ambassador for Figure3 you will:

• Assist in managing our marketing calendar and coordinating all activities and monitoring deadlines
• Assist with industry award submissions, event coordination, trade shows, conferences, media relations and speaking engagements
• Assist in managing Figure3\xe2\x80\x99s social media across all platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.), community monitoring, analytics and reporting
• Coordinate photography and video shoots with clients
• Assist in the development and execution of local, national, and international campaigns
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and develop story ideas consistent with our strategy
• Draft original and engaging communications materials such as press releases, award submissions, website, and social media content
• Support production of marketing and business development materials such as presentations, brochures, and templates
• Assist in managing our website, including updating and publishing content on a consistent basis
• Manage and maintain our image library and marketing resources
• Monitor industry news and trends, as well as track our media coverage
• Work with external marketing and branding agencies

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in marketing, communications, or other relevant discipline
• 2-3 years relevant experience, ideally within the creative industry or design/build industry
• Motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, with ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines
• Superior creative writing and proofreading skills and excellent verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of the media landscape including strong social media fluency
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress; experience with Illustrator and Premiere would also be beneficial
• Critical eye for visual and graphic layout, able to adhere to brand guidelines, with consistency of format in both print and electronic mediums

Benefits

• Summer Fridays all year long

• Group health benefit plan

• Two paid days per year for professional training & development

• Regular personal performance & career development meetings

• Bi-annual all employee team building events

• Weekly supplier lunch and learns

• Professional dues paid by figure3