Job Description

This role reports to Arts Events Coordinator/DBM

SUMMARY

On a freelance basis, the successful candidate will interview and write engaging stories for the Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. The successful candidate will report to the Communication and Event Coordinator and work closely with leadership, other members of the communications team, in addition to colleagues from across the Faculty of Arts. You will play a fundamental role in defining the impact KPU has had on students, staff, and faculty.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply journalistic skills, approach, and mindset to connect with Students, Staff and Faculty members.
• Create engaging internal and external written content that aligns with the universities established values: Integrity, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration.
• Write innovative and compelling long-form stories as well as tight, impactful copy for standard corporate documents including press releases, media statements, and business letters.
• Collaborate with the Communication and Events team to generate impactful copy for a variety of mediums — including social and digital media, websites, and videos.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, communications, or English is preferred. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or English that will be completed within six months of applying will also be considered.
• Two (2) years’ experience as journalist, marketing writer, and/or copywriter is preferred.
• A creative, collaborative team-player with a passion for written storytelling
• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and receptive to feed back
• Excellent writing and editing skills with standard-setting secondary research skills and the ability to translate interviews into clear, concise, and compelling content.
• Thorough understanding of how to communicate in the digital environment, with deep knowledge of content strategy and metrics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask projects, perform under pressure, and meet deadlines. The right candidate will be able to navigate a complex work environment, influence others, and guide decision-making.
• Professional, collaborative approach, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and work with various teams.
• Duties will require the ability to travel to all 5 KPU campuses (Surrey, Langley, Cloverdale, and Richmond) and other locations in the Lower Mainland as required.

Portfolio Submission: Please provide a link to a portfolio or include samples of your recent work.

*Salary Information  

Anticipated hourly pay rate: $28.00

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Categories: Creative Jobs. Job Types: Remote. Salaries: Depends on Experience.

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