Job Description

Worker Sub-Type: Student (Fixed Term)

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POSITION SUMMARY

As part of BlackBerry\xe2\x80\x99s Global Marketing Communications team, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in creating and disseminating world-class thought leadership content across a broad array of traditional and nontraditional media channels. You will learn about both the editorial and technical aspects of creating and managing various multimedia communications activities targeting a global audience. You will get insight into and support a wide variety of projects and initiatives aimed at informing and engaging professionals working at the cutting edge of the hottest and fastest growing areas in today\xe2\x80\x99s technology economy.

Location: Waterloo, ON

Length: 8 Months (May - December 2023)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor media coverage for news of importance, relevant industry trends, and competitors
• Draft/edit/proofread blogs, social media posts and other editorial content assets
• Monitor social channels, as well as competitive blogs and web sites
• Understand and use social and digital listening tools
• Keep a pulse on the latest social media trends and best practices by researching and reporting on how competitors and B2B tech companies are using social media
• Maintain a social media content calendar ensuring content is current and archiving as appropriate
• Collaborate with web and creative teams in support of content publication
• Work with outside contributors and freelancers
• Maintain & update customer advocacy program assets
• Deploy and follow up on requests to sales teams for case study and analyst reports requests
• Perform research to gather competitive intelligence and develop insights
• Help prepare weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports
• Assist with internal communications / content development
• Attend internal marketing and cross-departmental planning meetings
• Perform ad hoc admin tasks as assigned

• Exemplary writing skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with AP Style preferred
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or similar field
• Strong communications and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams across time zones
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and intellectual curiosity
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Knowledgeable and/or interest in any of the following: cybersecurity, enterprise technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, electric vehicles and automotive, cloud and SaaS applications, IoT
• Previous PR internship experience in publishing, agency or in-house corporate setting is ideal, however not required

BlackBerry