Public Relationship and Communication Specialist
Public Relationship and Communications Specialist (1 position available)
About this Opportunity
Are you someone who believes in empowering youth to impact their communities both in Canada and abroad? The organizing committee is looking for a PR and Communications Specialist to work in collaboration with Project Teams to promote the brand of TEDxYouth@Toronto and ensure consistent messaging across our printed and online media. You will be pivotal in shaping the voice of TEDxYouth@Toronto.
Overall Responsibilities
- Work closely with project teams to develop and provide final edits to written content (e.g., official emails, blog posts, promotional pieces) to ensure consistent messaging, tone and identity
- Develop and maintain relationship with media groups, including lead-up to and post-event follow-up
- Proactively encourage media coverage of 2013 event
- Prepare and distribute press releases
- Leveraging your existing network, and establishing new relationships to help promote TEDxYouth@Toronto
- Coordinate entries on the TEDxYouth@Toronto blog
We are looking for someone who has the following experience/skills:
- Has worked within a non-profit organization/setting in the past (in this role or another)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills – writing samples may be requested
- Very passionate about community development and youth leadership
- A full-time professional with a completed education or a graduate student
- Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
- Event planning and social media skills are an asset
Applications for this position are now closed.