Scope
- A post-secondary designation in marketing, digital marketing, communications, or a related discipline, with 3 – 5 years of professional digital marketing & communications experience. Other combinations of training and experience may also be considered
- Proven experience in marketing, communications, or digital media strategy
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS); and ensuring an optimal user experience. Understanding of the WordPress theme development process would be an asset
- Familiarity with online e-newsletter services like Mailchimp would be considered an asset
- Professional experience in managing official social media channels
- Familiar with online data measurement, especially Google Analytics
- A team-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with Canadian English written standards would be an asset
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
- Personable and able to build and maintain professional relationships
- Excellent listening skills
- Able to work in a team environment, including keeping others appropriately informed
- Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Understanding that progress must be shown and be measurable
- Able to work with minimal supervision; self-motivated and self-directed
- Experience with digital photography and / or videography would be an asset
- Some knowledge and appreciation of rural issues would be an asset
Contacts
- Works with internal staff and senior management
- Manage third-party relationships as required.
The RMA is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant that meets the qualifications above is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those already legally entitled to work in Canada.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining how you meet the above qualification requirements , to the attention of Shannan McAuley at shannan@RMAlberta.com. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants, but due to the high volume of responses expected, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.